Barcelona completes signing of Chelsea's long term target Jules Koundé

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of French defender from Sevilla.

Jules Koundé has joined Barcelona on permanent for a reported €50m.

“Barcelona and Sevilla have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts”, both Barcelona and Sevilla confirm the deal.

Jules Koundé becomes Xavi Hernandez fourth signing this season following the arrival of Lewandowski, Christensen and Frank Kessie.