Overview
- Reports published Thursday say Koundé has decided to remain at Barcelona and try to win back a starting place rather than push for a move in the January window.
- His playing time has dropped this season after Eric García established himself at right-back, which has pushed Koundé into a secondary role.
- FootballTransfers and other outlets say five Premier League clubs — Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool — are monitoring his situation.
- No formal offers have been lodged, and Barcelona’s contract leverage through June 2030 plus Hansi Flick’s reported valuation of Koundé reduce the club’s incentive to sell midseason.
- Koundé’s ability to play both right-back and centre-back keeps him attractive to buyers, so a change could still happen in January if his minutes fall further or a concrete bid arrives.