Jules Kounde has spoken to reporters briefly during the club’s pre-season tour of Asia and had a few words on team-mates Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marcus Rashford.
The full-back - who also announced he will sign a contract extension when he returns - admits that goalkeeper Ter Stegen is in a difficult place right now.
“Ter Stegen’s situation is a tough one for him," he told reporters.
"The truth is that he’s not with us right now, and it’s not something we’re talking about much.
"We know his situation is complicated, and as a teammate and a person.