Defender Jules Koundé has agreed a new five-year contract with Barcelona , extending his stay until 2030, the Catalan club announced on Friday.

Koundé's previous deal was due to expire in 2027 but talks have been ongoing for several months over prolonging his terms.

The 26-year-old becomes the latest in a string of players to commit their long-term future to Barça this year, following Lamine Yamal , Pau Cubarsí , Gavi and Pedri , among others.

"I'm very happy here, I feel comfortable in the team and I'm very motivated by the club's ambition," he said this month. "Every year we fight for all the titles and I have no intention of leaving."

Barcelona signed Koundé from Sevilla in 2022 for an initial fee of around €55 million ($64.3m).

The France international began his ca

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