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The information that Kunde initially knew he was going to play RB is inconsistent with him expressing displeasure at having to play the RB position. His displeasure suggests that he expected to play center defensive end.

He viewed it primarily as a CB. What you say can be said about almost any player - buying the current Valverde you buy him as a central midfielder, but if needed he can play as a wing midfielder, right back etc.

Show me Xavi's words where he says he sees him as a RB first and foremost. He had some disagreements with Xavi because he started using him on the wing, he didn't like it at all. And I'm sure if Xavi had told him then that he would be a RB he would never have moved to Barcelona. He didn't like...

An absolute lie that is easily disproved by going back to the notes analysts of reputable publications wrote about Kounde when he played at Sevilla and Bordeaux.

What you say would make sense if Kounde's contract was shorter than Saliba's. But they have contracts until 2026. They will both renew their contracts around the same period. Their salaries will also remain equal after renewal. And don't forget that Kounde was in a different status at the time...

I view each player in the context of the team. No matter who I call INDIVIDUALLY right now, when we're talking about playing ball, he's going to be worse. So why would I name some one? I view a team as a whole mechanism where everyone attacks together and defends together. I like teams like...

Lies. In the market, Kunde was known throughout the footaball world for his excellent play on the ball. You can re-read the old analytical reports. His excellent passing skills for example provided us with two goals in the clasico - see the first goal and the third. Your comparison of Kounde...

You can sign a first contract and then renew it after a year or two, which is practiced at Chelsea for example. Why the hell are you repeating this? Salib's contract ends in 2026, so does Konde's. They will be renewed in the same year. The net wage is higher for Salib - the rest is lyrical. I...

No, they wanted him at center back. There is a video fact - where Xavi says to the sports department - buy me Kounde, and with a couple of fast defenders Kounde and Araujo we can play with a high line.

A little bit of nostalgia

When he played in the center of defense almost every top club wanted him.

I don't like to rely solely on whoscored type resources, but it's notable that Kunde playing at right back, i.e. not his native position has a higher grade than Saliba who plays his native position.

It's not his fault he has to play on the wing. Put Saliba, who is now being hailed as the best defender in the world, on the RB and we'll see.

Laporta's mistakes are the contracts of Lewandowski, Gundogan and Fati. Other than that, everything else is fine. Our current wage bill (if you don't count amigos payments) is 200 million euros. Once Lewandowski, Fati and De Jong leave our wage bill will be at 170 million euros even with the...

Saliba returned from loan, played one year and then got a bigger contract than Kounde's(if you count net salary). Kounde and Saliba have the same contract period, both ending in 2027. Militao has a contract until 2028 - that is 1 year longer than Kunde's - he gets €1m more. Militao came to...

When I talk about entertainment, I always note that it's about the team's play. Team play, not Leo Messi. I have already described to you our game with late Leo Messi - we go into a low block 4-4-0, wait for the opponent's attack to finish, start attacking, Messi comes for the ball to the...

Here Henry talks in simple terms about some of the principles of positional football - juego de posicion - the model of play taught to players at La Masia. Listen to the end. There Henri tells the story of how Pep replaced him after he scored a goal. Over time (especially during the period...

Yes, I was talking about it. And I'm not denying it. But our performances in Europe have also been terrible in terms of quality of play. Especially after the arrival of Valverde, who had to abandon the 4-3-3 in classic form, abandon the pressing and favor a low block with a 4-4-2. Yes, I...

With all due respect, don't start. Kunde is getting a +- fair wage. Again, let's put an anomalous Liverpool out of brackets. How much does Militao get? How much does Saliba get? How much does Rüdiger get? They get more than Kunde. Why should Kunde get less than them? What the hell? Kunde isn't...

I don't care about Messi's personal achievements. I'm a Barcelona fan, not a Messi fan. Therefore, I care about the club first and foremost. I don't want a player in the team who doesn't work at all without the ball, who doesn't follow the principles of positional football and as a result the...