Umtiti's career was marked by chronic knee problems before, during and after its visit to Catalonia from 2016 to 2022.
The former French international was not established twice in Ligue 1 in two seasons in Lille, after having undergone two other knee operations on his return to France.
His contract expiring at the end of 2025/26, Lille released him as a free player, and no offer was received for the 31 -year -old.
Its loan to Lecce, a series of Serie A, from Barcelona in 2022/23 had aroused optimism as to a return to form, but its knee was regularly problematic.
Umtiti joined Barcelona at 23, one of the best rated young defenders in Europe, for an amount of 25 million euros from Lyon.
His first two seasons under the direction of Luis Enrique and Ernesto Valverde were positive, with a title of Spanish champion won under the direction of the latter in 2017/18, followed by a FIFA World Cup with France that summer.
However, the following four seasons were marked by injuries, and the club accepted a free transfer in June, after losing confidence in its return to power.
Umtiti is preparing for retirement
According to the team, Umtiti has set the deadline for its future for its future, which will determine whether or not they will continue to play.
Samuel Umtiti, it's over
If no club offer is coming by then, he could end his career and retire.
According to some information, Umtiti and its representatives have studied certain offers, but none has been attractive enough to obtain a positive response at this stage.
Rumors of interest on the part of the Saudi pro League persist, but Umtiti would probably prefer to stay in France after his recent paternity.
