Jules Koundé

Analysis: Kounde made 30 LaLiga appearances last season, contributing one goal and three assists as a near ever present in Barcelona's title winning back line, and had decent outings for France at the World Cup before the tournament ended in the semifinal loss to Spain. He will undergo his medical as usual before gradually building up to full training intensity, though reports suggest he could still leave the club this summer, rising some doubts about his role heading into the 2026/27 season.

Jul 14, 2026

Unimpressive against Spain

Kounde generated three crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Spain.

Analysis: Kounde failed to meet his standards in both attacking and defensive aspects during a difficult semi-finals matchup. He also failed to create a scoring chance for the third consecutive contest while matching his average of one tackle per game in that span. In any case, Kounde has been a regular member of France's back line and made a consistent impact for most of the competition.