Jules Kounde has officially put pen to paper on his new contract with Barcelona until 2030 in a ceremony at the club’s facilities on Thursday, and the Frenchman is very excited to continue his journey with the Blaugrana.
Speaking to the media after signing the deal along with president Joan Laporta, Kounde spoke about his feelings after getting the deal done, his favorite memories as a Barça player, and his expectations for the new season.
“I’m very happy to renew. It was pretty straightforward. Both
the club and I wanted the same thing. The sky’s the limit. We’re lucky to fight for all the trophies every season. Hopefully this year we’ll be even more successful than the last.
“[Favorite memories?] Winning the league against Espanyol, and of course, the Copa del Rey final. To score in the 116th minute and seal the trophy was unforgettable.
“The fans have always been good to me. I enjoy it and I appreciate it, and I hope I can bring them even more joy.
“Every season I aim to be a better player than the last. I’m very demanding with myself. We can improve in many areas, but if I had to choose one, I’d say we need to concede fewer goals.”
Kounde is well on his way to becoming a club legend given the quality of his performances since he arrived, the trophies he’s won and that unforgettable goal against Real Madrid in the Cup final. Here’s to five more years of brilliance from Barça’s Iron Man.
