After a good season with Lecce, Samuel Umtiti is back at FC Barcelona. The Catalan club have given the Frenchman an ultimatum to make a decision on his future.
After a long crossing of the desert, Samuel Umtiti has found sensations in Lecce where he has largely contributed to the maintenance of the Italian club in Serie A. The French defender is back in Catalonia with the end of his loan. However, Xavi does not seem to be counting on the world champion. The Blaugrana will rebuild their team next season with the aim of doing well in the Champions League. Samuel Umtiti is not part of Barça’s plans, which according to information from the Sport newspaper, has set a two-week deadline for the former OL player to make a decision on his future. The Catalan media explains that Joan Laporta leaves the choice to Umtiti to choose his future team.
Barça sets an ultimatum to Umtiti, OL on the spot
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Barça no longer wants Samuel Umtiti but the Spanish club however wants to recover money on a transfer of the player who is still under contract until June 2026 with the Catalans. Umtiti therefore has 15 days to decide on his future or to terminate his contract. OL, which is interested in a return of the French international (31 caps) must hurry because other clubs are also in the game. AS Roma and Inter Milan like Umtiti’s profile. While according to information from TeamFootball, two Saudi clubs are ready to try their luck to try to enlist the 29-year-old player. OL must absolutely recruit in central defence, especially with the departure of jerome Boateng and Lyon’s shortcomings in this area for a few seasons. Umtiti could like Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso make a comeback in Lyon.
