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Kounde signs new contract with Barcelona amid Man City interest

Barcelona have slammed the door shut on Manchester City’s attempts to prise Jules Kounde away, with the Frenchman signing a mammoth new contract tying him to the Catalan giants until 2030. The defender’s previous deal was set to run until 2027, but months of negotiations finally ended with a fresh agreement that cements his future at the Camp Nou.

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Man City rule out Livramento — target Barcelona's Kounde

Manchester City have reportedly ruled out a summer move for Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, despite needing a new right-back following Kyle Walker’s departure to Burnley. Pep Guardiola is instead considering Barcelona’s Jules Kounde, although a deal looks difficult at the moment. City are now focused on player exits, but could still act if the deal for Kounde is deemed possible.

Frequently asked questions

Jude Bellingham's strongest position on the pitch is as the central attacking midfielder in the #10 role; however, he has show tremendous adaptibility by playing either as a false 9 or as a central midfielder, while also occasionally functioning as a left midfielder.

Jude Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, in England.

Jude Bellingham dons the No. 5 jersey at his current club Real Madrid. It was a dream come true moment when he was presented with the No. 5 shirt during his Real Madrid presentation as his idol, Zinedine Zidane, also wore the No. 5 shirt during his five-year stint at the club as a player.

Jude Bellingham stands at 1.86m (6ft 1in). Despite his tall frame, he is adept at dribbling past opponents and often uses his physicality to shield the ball.

Jude Bellingham weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). His low weight, combined with his height, allow him to be extremely agile.

Jude Bellingham started his youth career at Birmingham City, the club he supported ever since he was a kid.

Jude Bellingham turned 21 in 2024 and does not have any children yet.

Jude Bellingham hasn't exchanged vows just yet, but he is believed to be dating Dutch fashion model Laura Celia Valk.