Xavi ‘optimistic’ over Kounde’s registration

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 0:00:29 WAT

Barcelona are “optimistic” that summer signing Jules Kounde can make his debut for the club against Real Valladolid today, manager Xavi says.

The France international centre-back, 23, joined from Sevilla in July for a reported £42m but has missed league games against Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad because he cannot be registered with La Liga until the club comply with financial rules.

“It’s a negotiation with La Liga – we are pretty sure Jules can play tomorrow,” Xavi said.

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Barca registered four other new players the night before their league opener last weekend after freeing up funding with several ‘economic levers’.

The manager, whose side have a win and a draw from their opening two matches, added: “We are optimistic.”

Barcelona will be looking to build on last Sunday’s 4-1 win against Real Sociedad.

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