Joan Laporta Has Done It Again. The President of FC Barcelona has achieved something that seemed impossible just a few months ago: securing the future of the best right-back on the team and, perhaps, in all of LaLiga.
In a moment where the club needs stability and clear references, this renewal presents itself as a top-level strategic move. Laporta had it in his sights and, after several meetings with Deco and the footballer's entourage, the agreement is closed.
Only formal details are missing, but it will be official in the coming days: the right-back will renew until 2030.
The Key: Total Confidence from Flick
Since his arrival on the bench, Hansi Flick has prioritized strengthening the defense. The German coach believes that solidity at the back is what will allow building a competitive and winning team. That's why he personally requested that this player be renewed as soon as possible.
Despite the club's financial limitations, Flick has managed to adapt. He hasn't demanded impossible signings, but he has requested to keep the essential pillars of the locker room. This right-back is one of them.
Laporta knows it, which is why he hasn't hesitated to make a move to secure him. Not even offers from the Premier have shaken the President's decision.
This footballer arrived at Barça with the label of a center-back, but was soon converted. Under Xavi's command, he began to play as a right-back, a position he didn't like at first. However, his performance on that flank was so high that no one can imagine the team without him there.
Strong in tackles, fast in transition, and increasingly precise in attack. His tactical reading ability makes him a perfect wildcard for any system. Flick values him as one of the most intelligent players he has coached.
Laporta Considers It a Strategic Renewal
Barça has suffered too many significant losses in recent years. Key players have left due to lack of agreement or not feeling valued. Laporta wants to break that trend.
That's why he has personally gotten involved in the negotiations. The agreement includes a staggered salary improvement and a release clause in line with his current role. The goal: to secure him against the big European clubs, who had already inquired about him.
In the offices of Camp Nou, they consider this operation as a priority, on the same level as the renewal of Gavi or the commitment to Lamine Yamal.
A Decision That Excites the Fans
The news has dropped like a positive bomb among the Barça fans. The player, who is already an undisputed starter, has managed to earn the respect of the fans with his silent work and constant dedication.
He is not one of those who sell the most jerseys or appear every week in the highlights. But his influence on the field is undeniable. That's what Flick and Laporta value the most: the silent commitment.
Barça Secures the Best Right-Back Until 2030
The contract extension contemplates three more years of association, which would make him one of the players with the greatest stability within the club. His new bond will extend until June 2030.
The club not only strengthens its defense but also sends a clear message: the project is serious, there is planning, and the best stay.
Yes, the footballer who will renew until 2030 is Jules Koundé. The Frenchman has gone from being an improvised solution to becoming the best right-back of the moment.
Laporta knows it, Flick celebrates it, and the fans applaud it. Barça continues to build on solid foundations. With Koundé, they have secured one of their firmest cornerstones for the future.