Barcelona have practically ruled themselves out of the race to sign Jules Kounde, according to Helena Condis - a credible source close to the club.
Joan Laporta's comments on Thursday were not a joke. The Blaugrana does not feel it has the financial might to combat Chelsea for the defender.
Barca fully expects Kounde to sign for Chelsea in the coming hours after the Blues offered him a salary of more than €10m net.
Cope claims that Barcelona never tabled an official bid for Kounde despite having a strong interest in the player as Xavi liked him.
With Chelsea convincing Kounde, Barca's best bet is likely Cesar Azpilicueta.
Source: COPE
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