FC Barcelona is clearly on the rise. After a major decline that began at the end of the Messi era, the Catalan club is rising from the ashes in terms of sport. While the situation has never been dire—Barça has always managed to perform well in La Liga —Culés have been able to rely on a highly talented youth team to rise to the top again in recent months. The season that just ended is the perfect illustration of this.
Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, who's primed for victory, Barcelona have been in excellent form throughout the season. Winning all domestic cups and the league, the Camp Nou residents have also enjoyed a spectacular Champions League triumph. Despite a semi-final defeat to a more experienced Inter Milan, Lamine Yamal's team has clearly shown that they're a force to be reckoned with in the coming years. This success is also the work of the new management.
Jules Koundé to extend contract despite strong interest from Manchester City
Under the leadership of Joan Laporta, FC Barcelona is slowly beginning to get back on its financial feet. With these replenishing coffers, the sporting management, with Deco as sporting director, is working well and has distinguished itself with several skillful recruitments. Arriving in Catalonia in 2022, Jules Koundé is one of the Catalan management's many masterstrokes. Immediately becoming a key player in his team, the Bordeaux-trained player quickly became irremovable. This season, Koundé has been one of his team's key players and is irremovable in Hansi Flick's system. This status has prompted Barça management to work on an extension.
Following Lamine Yamal's contract extension, Barcelona are determined to keep their key players long-term. Mundo Deportivo claims that Jules Koundé is expected to extend his contract with Barça. Under contract with the Catalans until 2027, the French international (42 caps) is close to extending his contract despite sudden interest from Manchester City. Discussions began a few weeks ago, and the Catalans are hoping to finalize this new contract by the end of the transfer window. Add to that the imminent signing of Marcus Rashford, and you can see that Barça is working very hard this summer.
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