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Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf backs the Blues' move for Jules Kounde hailing the Sevilla defender as a 'warrior' who has 'everything'

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has described Blues target Jules Kounde as a 'warrior' who 'has everything'.

The 22-year-old Sevilla centre-back has emerged as one of the continents best young defenders, since breaking into the La Liga side's first team in 2019.

According to Goal.com Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla over a move for Kounde and Leboeuf is adamant he would be good signing for his former club, but also hinted that he wouldn't walk straight into Thomas Tuchel's side.

Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign 22-year-old Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde
Frank Leboeuf hailed Kounde as a 'warrior' and says he would be a fantastic signing for Chelsea

'He's (Kounde) a fantastic player,' Lebouef told ESPN.