Samuel Umtiti is willing to see out his contract at FC Barcelona.
The centre back isn't playing as often as he would like this season, mainly through injury, but he doesn't want to leave the club in the summer. Due to his knee problems, Clement Lenglet has established himself as first choice alongside Gerard Pique. This saw many teams declare an interest in the French defender should he decide to move on.
French newspaper 'L'Equipe' reported this Thursday that various Premier League and Serie A sides are keen on signing the centre back. However Umtiti has told his representatives that he doesn't want to listen to any offers. His current deal runs until 2023 and he has no intention of switching clubs before then.
Another French publication, 'Le Parisien', goes even further and states that Umtiti believes a move away would be a step down in his career. This is why he's told Barça to block any offers from him, whether they come from Manchester United, Juventus or Arsenal. Umtiti is valued at around €80m in the current market and his buyout clause stands at €500m.
geniferrr
78
Having too very good and reliable left-footed centerbacks Umtiti and Lenglet could prove advantageous to the club, especially during the later part of the season. The coach have an option to rest the other in order for the other one to perform at the highest level come the big match. Just like what they are doing now, resting Lenglet and playing Umtiti to get his form back, the Lenglet can play with fresh legs at the CL against Liverpool. Umtiti would regain his form and depending on who were up against, tactically the coach can go either with Lenglet or Umtiti.
juccklnr
62
no body wants to leave barcelona why
mrike
61
he will leave at all cost,at first he was looking for pay rise and that resulted in Man United been interested in him now that de light is coming he doesn't want to leave.Now he can to fly to where he want
messi2345
43
umtitti is the beast of fc barcelona.
OluwatomisinRichiie
40
As for my opinion, Samuel Umtiti should stay and fight for his position and create a big unrest for position with Lenglet, I am of the opinion of terminating Vermelin's contract because I still ask myself if he is a Barcelona kind of player....., Loan Tobido, return Boateng & Murillo to their respective clubs. sell Rafinha, Andres Gomes & Dennis Suarez. Purchase Mattis De Ligt & a striker For next season, I want to see a thorough competition for each position on the field of play.... Check this out: Semedo battling it out with Roberto, Pique/ Mattis De Ligt, Umtiti/ Lenglet, Alba/ Cucurilla, Rakitic/ De Jong, Authur/ Vidal/ Alena, Busquest/ Roberto for his versatility, upfront Messi/ Malcon/ Suarez/ Dembele/ Coutinho and a replacement for Suarez, lastly for the goal post: Mar Ter Stegen/ Cillessen This is all I look forward to see next season.... Focal Barca