Sevilla defender Jules Kounde was left out of the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal, as Chelsea continues to negotiate a deal with Sevilla.
The Blues had made an improved bid of £55 million for the 23-year-old, and with his transfer secured, he did not accompany his teammates to Portugal.
"Official," said transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Jules Koundé has been left out of Sevilla's squad for the upcoming pre-season friendly in Portugal due to ongoing negotiations. It was already decided internally, as Sevilla is negotiating the sale of Koundé this week.
Kounde surprised everyone at his club when he decided to take the bus to Portugal, where they planned to camp in the southern city of Lagos.
Sevilla will travel to Portugal as part of their preparations for the upcoming La Liga season.
According to The Sun, Kounde believes it is 'unprofessional' for him to remain in Spain and train alone while still a Sevilla player.
"It is still highly likely that he will join Chelsea," a club insider said. When Kounde arrived for the bus to Lagos, everyone was taken aback. But he believes he should be a 'professional' while still playing for Sevilla.
Barcelona has yet to make a bid for Kounde.
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According to AS, Real Madrid have no plans to re-sign Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Portuguese star is determined to leave United in order to compete in the Champions League for the 20th consecutive season.
Bayern Munich dropped him earlier this month, and according to AS, Real Madrid has no plans to bring him back.
There has been speculation that Atletico Madrid is interested in signing Ronaldo, but this has not changed Los Blancos' stance..The European champions believe they have completed their summer signings, and any inward activity would be contingent on players departing.
Even so, Los Blancos aren't interested in re-signing Ronaldo, who would command a sizable salary despite his age.
According to reports, the Portuguese may be willing to accept a 30% pay cut, but he would still demand around £350,000 per week.
Los Blancos had a fantastic nine-year relationship with Ronaldo, but the hierarchy does not believe a reunion is necessary at this stage of his career.
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