After a disastrous start to the year, when it lost the final of the Spanish Super Cup to Real Madrid (1:4) and was eliminated from the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona finally returned to form. Xavi’s players won four matches in a row, and the last time they lost… was on January 27 against Villarreal (3:5), when during the post-match press conference the coach announced that he was saying goodbye to the team after the season em. You can see that his words had a motivating effect on the team, which started playing up to expectations.
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PSG is going for FC Barcelona’s stars. There has even been a meeting
FC Barcelona’s return to form is largely due to Robert Lewandowski, who finally started to score regularly. Ilkay Guedogan also plays a very important role. However, two names have recently been on the headlines: Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. The first one is only 16 years old and has been a part of the team’s strength for several months now, while the second one is a year older and has only recently joined the starting lineup.
Not so long ago we reported that the evolution of their talent meant that two other players were on the way out: Raphinha and Jules Kounde. Both were brought in for a lot of money, and they play worse than “La Masia’s” players. As reported on Catalunya Radio, the French representative may soon change his employer because PSG is interested in him. Additionally, the club’s authorities would like to see defender Hector Fort at home. Allegedly, there has even been a meeting between representatives of both clubs.
FC Barcelona is said to be open to negotiations regarding Kounde, and everything depends on the potential offer. The footballer arrived at Camp Nou in 2022 for EUR 50 million + approximately EUR 12 million in bonuses, so the offer would have to be high because “the operation has not yet been amortized at the accounting level.” Deco’s sports director emphasized that the club did not want to panic, but economic realities meant that “a sale may be necessary.”
“Mundo Deportivo” reports that acquiring the defender fits into the strategic plans of PSG, which wants to import domestic players. Although FC Barcelona would not mind Kounde’s departure, it does not want Fort to leave the team. The daily added that the 17-year-old’s release clause is only six million euros, which further boosts the Parisian club.
After 30 rounds of La Liga, FC Barcelona is in second place in the table with 67 points. Real Madrid is eight points behind the leader. The next league match will be played on Saturday, April 13, when it will face Cadiz away. Three days earlier, she will play the first quarter-final of the Champions League against PSG.
