Jules Kounde is yet to be registered as a new Barcelona player with La Liga. The Frenchman made a move to the Catalonian club weeks ago. But, their financial troubles have prevented them from registering the centre-back with the league so that he can play.
He missed out on the 4-1 win against Real Sociedad last night, and could be unavailable for the next game against Valladolid too. Barcelona will have to find a way to trim their wage bill in the coming days by letting go of some players in order to register him.
Jules Kounde is yet to be registered by Barcelona
“It bothers us all but Mateu and Jordi are doing an extraordinary job”, said first team manager Xavi.
“It bothers me because we signed him to play and he understands that.
“Let’s wait for the next week, let’s see if there is luck in this.”
Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are expected to leave the club soon. The two forwards leaving would free up enough space on the wage bill for Jules Kounde to be registered in time. Barcelona have until August 31 to register the player with La Liga.
If that doesn’t happen, he will be able to walk out as a free agent even though he is yet to play a game with his new club.
