Ivan Rakitic on Kounde’s possible move to the Premier League

Jules Kounde

was not included in the

squad that went to Portugal for a pre-season campaign, but he decided to go with them anyway. Rumors suggest that Kounde will make a move to either

or

. Ivan Rakitic has all but confirmed the speculations regarding the situation.

“We are speaking with him in order to make things normal. What exactly are we going to say to the boy, he doesn’t. He needs a bit of larking around with us. We are grateful that he came with us, we all know his situation, you don’t have to be a genius, so we have to give him plenty of love.”

Marca posted his comments, with the Croatian sure about Sevilla’s reality and strategy in transfer market. He might have also hinted at where Kounde would land eventually.

“The sale of Diego [Carlos] was very significant, [we have to] congratulate the club once again. Let’s see what happens with Jules, but it shows the club is doing things very well. It’s normal that we cannot compete with the strength of the Premier League, you have to understand that. Sevilla has always been like that, it’s good for the players, for the club, and you have to give those who arrive all your affection so that they can do things as well as possible, like Diego or Jules.”

Rakitic’s comments say that Kounde might go to the Premier League and leave La Liga. However, after Diego Carlos’ sale, it could have been a more general point as well. However, his statements show how mature Sevilla are when bigger clubs pursue their star players.

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