Kounde Excited At Prospect Of Partnering With Chelsea’s Newest Signing

France worldwide, Jules Kounde, is reportedly excited on the prospect of partnering with Chelsea’s newest signing Kalidou Koulibaly at Stamford Bridge because the Blues co-owner Todd Boehly seems to be to beat Barcelona to a £51million switch deal for the Sevilla centre-back within the coming days.

Chelsea are eager to signal extra centre-backs for his or her supervisor, Thomas Tuchel, forward of the upcoming new season following the departure of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen to Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively.

There may but be extra departures from Chelsea’s back-line, with Barcelona trying to signal captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso earlier than the summer season switch window closes.

Chelsea have already spent round £33million to signal Koulibaly from Napoli, however Tuchel is aware of extra reinforcements are wanted if the membership are to problem Premier League rivals Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool subsequent season.

Tuchel has recognized Kounde as a high goal and Chelsea are hopeful of agreeing to a deal for the 23-year-old this week, in accordance with CBS Sports activities.

Sevilla need £51million for Kounde and are privately hoping Barcelona will begin a bidding warfare with Chelsea, with the Blaugrana supervisor Xavi, a recognized admirer of the participant.

However Chelsea seems to be main the race, with Kounde supposedly excited on the likelihood to kind a partnership with Koulibaly in Tuchel’s squad.