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Jules Koundé on snubbing Chelsea for Barcelona: "This is where I want to be"

Jules Koundé was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Monday at the club's training center and spoke to the media about the long process that resulted in his move to Camp Nou.

Koundé was one step away from joining Chelsea before Barça joined the race and got a deal done, and Jules confirmed the reports that his priority was always playing for the Blaugrana. He also talked about Xavi Hernández's influence on his signing and how he'll look to fit in with the Catalans.

“I had another option but I waited for Barça to reach a deal with Sevilla.