"It is not an obsession, but it is a goal. That is clear. We are at Barça. But that does not mean not winning it is a failure. It's the competition that generates the most enthusiasm and the most important. We all dream of winning it," he said in a statement to the media.

After losing last year's final, eliminated in the semi-finals by Inter Milan with a 7-6 aggregate victory, the French full-back admitted that FC Barcelona, managed by German Hansi Flick, needs to learn to defend better and manage the end of games. "I believe we can attack even better and defend better. If I have to remember one thing, it is the need to concede fewer goals, especially in the final minutes. Avoid taking too many risks and be more pragmatic to better manage results," said the French full-back.

Asked about the club's current situation, still struggling financially and awaiting the green light from Barcelona City Hall to return to Camp Nou, the Frenchman explained that he is eager to return to play on Barça's legendary pitch.

"We are all eager to return to Camp Nou. It is our home, our stadium. And it will be special to return there, because it also influences our opponents. It is a historic and very large stadium, where we'll be able to play in front of a larger crowd again," said the 26-year-old Koundé.