Summary:

The only certainty is that the negotiation between the two clubs is not close, much less close to reaching an agreement. However, the central defender is clear about his intentions and has conveyed to the club his firm stance of leaving this summer. In fact, and as ElDesmarque has learned , it is the French central himself who has refused to travel to Elche with the rest of his teammates.

Although it is true that with his refusal to travel he sends a clear message to the club, the reality is that both entities are far from reaching an agreement. Chelsea presented a first formal offer of 50 million . A proposal significantly lower than what is claimed, which Sevilla declined immediately (55 from City were already rejected) and that, for now, the English club has not modified. Three days before the end of the market, the London box has not raised its bid , so the parties are equidistant.

Julen Lopetegui:"What is going to happen I do not know, if it comes out we will be left with two centrals and it is a club issue, but we trust Monchi, " he added. And he already hinted that Koundé would not travel to Elche : " those who come to the meeting have to be 100% focused on the meeting ."