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Barcelona Open Talks With Pedro Porro as Contingency for Jules Koundé

Porro’s long Tottenham deal and his trusted role under coach Roberto De Zerbi mean any move would face heavy resistance.

Overview

  • Reports on Wednesday say Barcelona have contacted Pedro Porro’s agents and tabled an initial offer as they prepare for the possibility that Jules Koundé leaves the club.
  • The approach is explicitly conditional on progress over Koundé, whose potential transfer to Arsenal has created urgency for Barcelona to line up a right-back replacement.
  • Tottenham’s June extension tying Porro to the club until 2031 and Roberto De Zerbi’s public praise give Spurs strong leverage and make a sale difficult.
  • Porro’s strong World Cup displays for Spain have increased his appeal to Barcelona and other clubs, with at least one report also linking Manchester City to the full-back.
  • If Koundé departs, Barcelona would likely need to move quickly to test Tottenham’s resolve, a step that could reshape defensive plans and force rapid budget or squad adjustments.