In an unexpected and amusing twist, Jules Koundé, the defender of FC Barcelona, has decided to joke about punctuality, one of the sacred rules of German coach Hansi Flick. Through his Instagram account, Koundé shared a message that reads: "People who are late tend to live longer and be more successful". This phrase, popularized by American comedian Steve Harvey, was accompanied by a morning greeting from the Blaugrana defender: "Good morning! Awesome news! 😂".
Punctuality has been a recurring theme in the Barça locker room, especially since Flick's arrival, who has not hesitated to punish those who do not comply with this rule. Koundé, who has been sanctioned several times for arriving late to technical meetings, has taken measures to avoid future issues. According to sources close to the club, the player has requested security personnel to notify him a quarter of an hour before each meeting with the coach.
Flick, known for his discipline, has made it clear that tardiness will not be tolerated. "If you arrive five minutes late, they have to wait for you, and that is disrespectful", the coach stated in one of his remarks. This policy has led Koundé to be more mindful of his time, especially after missing important matches due to his tardiness.
Koundé Ready for New Season After Injury
Despite the setbacks, Koundé is in top form and ready to return to the team for the upcoming season. After missing the last month of competition due to a hamstring injury, the 26-year-old defender has been working hard on his recovery. In the 24/25 season, Koundé stood out on the field, participating in 53 matches and contributing 4 goals and 8 assists, making him one of the most influential defenders on the team.
On July 13, Koundé will join his teammates for training, where they will begin preparing for the new season. After two weeks of work at the Ciutat Esportiva, Barça has scheduled three friendlies in Asia, where they will face teams in South Korea and Japan.
With an eye on the future, Koundé and the rest of the squad are determined to leave past mistakes behind and focus on a new chapter filled with success for FC Barcelona.