Jules Coute had this Monday, August 1, his official presentation as a new player of Barcelona. The French defender, from Sevilla, is already culé and confirmed that it was his will that ended up tipping the balance in favor of the Catalans, against a Chelsea who then seemed to direct the signing.
“Very happy and proud to join this great club. I am grateful to the president and all the fans who showed me a lot of love. We just have to train hard and winbegan Coude.
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“It’s true that I had another chance and the attempt was to wait for Barca to come to an agreement with Sevilla.”, commented the French in relation to Chelsea’s selection. “And when I felt that all this was possible, I chose Barca. It was clear to me. It is a club with a very ambitious project. I also really like the Spanish league. It really wasn’t an effort, because I wanted to get here“.
“I think my knowledge of La Liga will help me. but above all The important thing is to adapt to Barca’s style, in which the coach will ask me and meet my teammates. But yes it will help me“, said Coute, who played the last three seasons at Sevilla, amassing 95 league appearances, in addition to numerous European appearances.
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“I always felt love. The coach really wanted me to come here. This is very important for me, because it is a very important stage in my career.”argued for its importance Xavi in the negotiation.
“In the discussions (Xavi) just asked me to keep doing what he did in Sevilla: be aggressive, come out with the ball from behind. It’s my strength. And commitment, of course. I know where I’m going. Barca is a very big club and very demanding.“.
When does Jules Coute make his Barcelona debut?
Everything indicates that the first engagement for Koundé in Barca is in its context Joan Gamper Trophy, facing Pumas from Mexico the next Sunday, August 7. Meanwhile, as far as the official meetings are concerned, the premiere would take place on Saturday August 13 against Rayo Vallecanoon his first day The championship.
