Umtiti back at OL, Lukeba has the answer

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By: Manu Tournoux

Umtiti back at OL, Lukeba has the answer

For several weeks, the name of Samuel Umtiti has been mentioned on the side of Olympique Lyonnais. The French defender being free, what seemed to be improbable, namely his return to OL, now seems possible. A scenario is even emerging on Monday.

This weekend, and wishing to free up the payroll, FC Barcelona confirmed that it had reached an agreement to release Samuel Umtiti, who still had several years of contract with the Spanish club. Loaned last season to Lecce, the 2018 world champion had responded in the jersey of the Italian club, and his possible return to Puglia was mentioned. Just like that of an improbable comeback to Olympique Lyonnais, the club from which he left on July 14, 2016 to join Barcelona. For the moment, and even if Samuel Umtiti is having a blast on vacation with Alexandre Lacazette, John Textor’s club has not made any official offer to the 29-year-old defender. However, Le Progrès specifies that the arrival of Big Sam could be linked to another hot issue in the Lyon transfer window, namely the possible departure of Castello Lukeba.

Umtiti and Lyon, the story is not over

The young OL defender is of interest to several clubs, but especially Leipzig. “ The Umtiti case could be linked to that of Castello Lukeba. The two men play in the same position, and OL have received offers for Lukeba (Leipzig) which are likely to make you think. After the returns of his former players Lacazette, Tolisso, Riou, Lovren, Umtiti may have a chance, if all goes well, to see his training club again “, even specifies the Lyon regional daily. For the moment, the Samuel Umtiti file is therefore completely at a standstill, since it could depend on the departure of Lukeba. An operation worth a few million euros, and which Olympique Lyonnais must succeed in the best of its interests. It will then be time to think about Samuel Umtiti, at least if that is the wish of Laurent Blanc, who has always pleaded for the signing of experienced players at OL.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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