According to Marca, Kounde has ignored offers from other teams and is determined to stay at Barcelona.

The report states that several clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Tottenham Hotspur, are interested in Kounde, but for now, the French defender remains firm in his decision to stay at Barcelona.

Kounde renewed his contract with Barcelona just a year ago, with the new deal extending until 2030. At the time, he renewed with the determination to continue playing under Flick. Barcelona is also aware of Kounde's firm stance and therefore does not believe he will leave.

Kounde's agent also denied being in Barcelona this Wednesday to meet with the club, and the attitude he has consistently conveyed to Barcelona is that the player wishes to stay with the team.

Unless a very attractive official offer is received, Barcelona's sports management will not discuss Kounde's future much, because whenever the club asks him if he is considering leaving, his answer is always very clear: he doesn't want to go.

Of course, Deco and Flick also know that the situation can change at any time before the transfer market closes, so Barcelona's sports management will not completely rule out any possibility. However, it is widely believed within the club that Kounde's current attitude to stay is very firm.

About to make French player history

Kounde not only holds an important position at Barcelona but is also an absolute key player in Flick's lineup, and he is also just one step away from setting a Barcelona historical record.

Kounde joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2022 and has already made 188 appearances for the team, just 5 appearances shy of matching the record of another French defender, Abidal.

Abidal played for Barcelona from 2007 to 2013 and is currently the French player with the most appearances for the club.

Kounde has already surpassed other French players such as Dembele (185 appearances), Lenglet (160 appearances), and Umtiti (134 appearances). With just 5 more appearances for Barcelona, he will equal Abidal and is expected to become the French player with the most appearances for the team in Barcelona's history.

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