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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 54728, member: 636"] French publication L'Équipe confirms Barcelona has secured a preliminary contract extension with defender Jules Koundé. The agreement extends his current arrangement from 2027 to 2030, adding three additional seasons to his tenure. Barcelona will increase the French player's wages as part of the renewed terms. Club officials plan to announce the extension within days. The move demonstrates Barcelona's commitment to maintaining defensive consistency. Koundé serves as a fundamental component of Barcelona's tactical framework. The defender has contributed significantly across 141 appearances for the Catalan side. His offensive contributions include seven goals and 18 assists during his Barcelona career. Management views retaining Koundé as essential for future defensive stability. The extension secures one of the team's most reliable performers through the end of the decade. [/QUOTE]