Samuel Umtiti won't be leaving Barcelona in the next transfer window, reports Marca.
There have been plenty of rumours in recent days that he would be a makeweight in any deals to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter or Miralem Pjanic from Juventus.
However, the chances of the Frenchman leaving the Camp Nou this year are practically zero.
One of the main reasons for this has been the change of coach in January.
Umtiti had lost his place in the team to Clement Lenglet under Ernesto Valverde but has since regained it under Quique Setien.
During Valverde's time in charge, Umtiti was linked with moves away from Barcelona on several occasions, but he always insisted that he didn't want to leave.
The Barcelona board viewed a possible departure for the centre-back in a positive light because of the money he would attract and the knee problems he has suffered in recent seasons.
Despite the club's need for revenue, Setien's trust in the player and Umtiti's willingness to stay mean that it will be practically impossible to sell him this summer.
Barcelona are still looking to sign a centre-back to strengthen their squad, but it's not a priority at the moment.
They are instead pursuing a forward (Lautaro), a midfielder (Pjanic) and a right-back to replace Nelson Semedo if he leaves.
Recent rumours have linked Umtiti with a move to Inter as part of the deal to sign Lautaro, or a transfer to either Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal, but the reality is that he will almost certainly be a Barcelona player next season.
Lihdkmnsy
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why,get cash for him or add him in neymar deal.
niaaimr
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umtiti is still a good player and barca need a player like him
umtiti is and firpo are the last players i want to see at barca untiti jas become very slow and week
ronaldogoatforever07
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valvido12
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He is a good player but he could leave if his injuries continue to keep him on the bench , more so , I think legnet fits Barca starting line well , if they keep Umtiti then Samedo should stay too , find a Pique & Bousquet replacement
sumansunny
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Sell him and buy Upamecano or Skriniar or Soyuncu
bidbiky
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First sign Upamecano or Skiniar
lolisenpai
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Really should sell him and give chance to young players who makes less mistake 🤷♂️
orane_12
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No...practically He has 15% to leave... Tottenham
Asbee2200
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umtiti is still a good player and barca need a player like him
ara_fat
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reason i don't believe marca because they are Madrid based outlet always reports against clubs will
hoobmnopty
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then keep him one more season and check,
Chinyumba
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He will be good again
Ciwbdklort
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he was good 2 years ago, after returning from injury totally flopped.