Kounde set on Barcelona stay despite Bayern’s growing interest

Jules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona this summer, according to Catalan media reports, despite Bayern Munich’s interest and the club’s openness to evaluating major offers. With the 2026 World Cup now concluded, attention has shifted back to club football, and Kounde will return later than most after helping France reach the semi‑finals.

Recent speculation linked Bayern with a move for the defender, but ElNacional.cat reports that Kounde remains committed to continuing his career at Barcelona. While the Catalan side could consider bids around €70 million, the former Sevilla standout is determined to stay and build on the project he began last season.

Kounde is under contract until June 2030 after signing a long‑term extension last summer, reinforcing his intention to remain central to Barcelona’s defensive plans. For now, despite external interest, his focus is firmly on writing the next chapter of his story at the Camp Nou.