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Xavi ‘insists’ Barcelona sign Jules Kounde - report

Xavi seems to be busy making plans for next season and appears to be focusing on his defense, according to the latest reports.

The Barcelona coach has already told Gerard Pique he’s not going to be an automatic starter in 2022-23 and wants the club to bring in Jules Kounde to partner Ronald Araujo.

Diario Sport are reporting that Xavi “insists” on signing Kounde, although it won’t be easy as he’ll cost €60 million and is also on Chelsea’s radar.

The report reckons that Xavi is thinking if Barcelona are to spend big on a defender this summer it has to be the Sevilla and France star.