It seems that Barcelona will miss the signing of Jules Conde.
The French defender is now close to a move to Chelsea.
Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to be Barcelona’s only defensive signing at the moment.
Barcelona resigned to lose Conde
El Barça empieza a sumir que no fichará a Koundé. Incluso en el club hay quien ya lo ve en Londres. El acuerdo Chelsea-Sevilla, en la Recta final.
Si llega Azpilicueta, no urging habrá urencias por fichar ‘otro’ Koundé. Se valorará más adelante. Tweet embed 🤝 Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/f7Oh9owlPj
– Relevo (relevo) 20 July 2022
The Spanish club has begun to believe that Conde will conclude a move to West London, according to Relief.
Some at Barcelona have already accepted defeat in their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
It is understood that the Blues’ agreement with Sevilla is now in its final stages.
Other reports claim Todd Boley’s club has made a €65m bid.
Barcelona now appears ready to increase their interest in Azpilicueta.
It is expected that the arrival of the Spaniard will mean that they will not be in a hurry to find a replacement for Conde.
Azpilicueta arrival just days

Chelsea’s Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta reacts as he prepares for the FA Cup semi-final soccer match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in northwest London on April 17, 2022. — – Not for marketing or advertising use/restricted editorial use (Photo by Ben Stansal/AFP) / Not for marketing or advertising use / Restricted for editorial use (Photo by Ben Stansal/AFP via Getty Images)
sports We were informed that Azpilicueta’s arrival at Camp Nou is just days away.
Barcelona hopes to sign him for between 4-5 million euros.
However, the Blues want to sign another defender, after Conde, before selling the 33-year-old.