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Arsenal's €65M Bid for Koundé Rejected by Barcelona

4/25/2025

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Arsenal has thrown down a hefty €65 million bid for FC Barcelona's star defender, Jules Koundé, a player highly valued by coach Hansi Flick. However, Barcelona sees Koundé as indispensable, tied to a contract until 2027 with a staggering €1 billion release clause. For now, Koundé's heart remains with the Catalan club.

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Arsenal has thrown down a hefty €65 million bid for FC Barcelona's star defender, Jules Koundé, a player highly valued by coach Hansi Flick. However, Barcelona sees Koundé as indispensable, tied to a contract until 2027 with a staggering €1 billion release clause. For now, Koundé's heart remains with the Catalan club.