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Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has admitted to being affected by his failed transfer to Chelsea in the summer.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Kounde was one of the most well-documented sagas of the last transfer window as Thomas Tuchel sought to add greater depth to his defensive ranks.
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The Premier League club were among a host of clubs linked with Kounde on the back of his impressive 2020-21 campaign at Sevilla.
The France international played a key role in the club’s run to a fourth-place Liga finish, with his versatility proving crucial for head coach Julen Lopetegui.
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Kounde told French broadcaster Telefoot: “Did my failed transfer to Chelsea this summer affect me? Yes, a little bit, but now it’s digested.”
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