The command is presented at Barcelona: I chose Barca before Chelsea, I'm a fan of La Ligas.

During today, Kounde has been introduced as Barcelona's newest player.

I have a very good impression of the love of the president, leaders and fans. I'm very happy and proud. I arrive at a big, ambitious club, and I also arrive with ambition. We're going to lead”, he first declared.

Xavi Hernandez's insistence was essential to the incorporation of the French defender. The Catalan coach spoke to him several times to persuade him.

The “were very good conversations. I always felt the love of the coach who wanted me to come. This was key because it's a very important phase of the race. He asked me to continue doing what I did in Seville”, the Frenchman later said.

He was also asked how he feels about the competition with Pique, Arawio, Eric, the new Christensen:

There's a lot of competition. This is very good for the team. There are too many players. The coach will decide, I'm not worried”, the protector continued.

Counde was said to be near the passage to Chelsea, but chose Barcelona before London's Bluve.

It's true I had the opportunity to sign for Chelsea, but we had to wait for Barca to reach a deal with Seville. When I saw that this was possible, I chose Barça, because I was very clear about the project and I'm a fan of the La League”, he concluded.

Counde passed from Seville to Barca for 50m euros plus bonus.