Jules Kounde, a defender for Sevilla, was not invited to the team's preseason training camp in Portugal while Chelsea continues to negotiate for the defender's transfer to Sevilla.
The 23-year-old did not travel to Portugal with his colleagues because the Blues had made an upgraded bid of £55 million for him.
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, has stated: "Official. Due to ongoing discussions, Jules Koundé has been left off of Sevilla's roster for their upcoming preseason match in Portugal.
Internally, it had already been decided because Koundé is being discussed for sale by Sevilla this week.
They camped in the southern city of Lagos, thus Kounde's decision to take the bus to Portugal surprised everyone at his club.
As part of their La Liga preseason training, Sevilla is traveling to Portugal.
The Sun reports that Kounde believes it is "unprofessional" for him to remain in Spain and practice alone while still a Sevilla player.
It's still very likely that he will sign with Chelsea, according to a club insider. When Kounde showed up for the bus to Lagos, everyone was astounded.
Jules Kounde, a transfer target for Chelsea, is said to have "shocked" everyone at Sevilla by showing up for their preseason trip despite not being selected for the team.
This summer, there is a fight over the future of the France international. While he has long been linked to leaving his La Liga club, it appears that the moment is right for him to go on.
After nearly signing the center-back last summer, Chelsea has shown the most sustained interest in Kounde.
Additionally, following months of rumors this summer, rumours of a transfer for him to Stamford Bridge has picked some steam recently.
When it was revealed that Sevilla had left him off of their roster for their preseason tour to Portugal, that rumor intensified on Thursday.
But, according to The Sun, Kounde has decided to join the team on his own initiative.
According to the publication, the decision'shocked everyone' at Sevilla, who had anticipated him to depart the club quietly.
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