Jules Koundé, €100M, Barça's top rival asks Joan Laporta about his signing

The French international, Jules Koundé, has become one of the most influential players in Hansi Flick's team. Although he started the championship on the bench, Koundé quickly regained his place in the starting eleven as the right back. Alongside Lamine Yamal, he has formed a right flank that's very difficult to overcome at every level.

The Frenchman has proven to be an almost insurmountable wall in his position, as was shown last season when he ended up playing almost every match. He was the player with the least rotation in the team, which shows the great reliability his presence brings to Flick's starting eleven. Only an injury in the final stretch of the season ended up sidelining him from the starting line-up.

Besides his defensive solidity, the Frenchman has also shown his ability to push forward, being a real threat down the flank. His tactical intelligence when positioning himself gives him an advantage over his rivals. His contract extension until 2030 has been great news for the club, as Barça ensures the continuity of one of the world's best defenders.

Jules Koundé, in the spotlight of Europe's giants

The outstanding performance Koundé is delivering at the blaugrana club hasn't gone unnoticed by some of Europe's giants. Among them, Barça's number one rival, PSG, has asked Joan Laporta about the Frenchman. Theoretically, Koundé is one of the untouchables, but the blaugrana president could be tempted to consider his departure.

Given a delicate economy, an offer close to €100 million could change President Laporta's mind. Such an amount would solve all of Barça's problems and provide an unparalleled lifeline. In sporting terms, Koundé's departure would be a heavy blow to the team's competitiveness.

Luis Enrique's main target

The Asturian coach wants to take Jules Koundé to PSG, and moves have already begun from Paris. PSG has made their intention to sign Koundé clear to him, along with a firm promise to make him a key piece of the Parisian project. The French team seems to be going all in, and signing Koundé has become their main objective.

PSG is experiencing historic moments after winning its first Champions League, doing so in style and with spectacular soccer. Luis Enrique wants to strengthen his defensive line and is certain that Koundé is the key footballer. Barça knows this and won't make it easy; if Koundé does end up leaving, Laporta wants it to be to solve all the existing financial problems.