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Put in the closet by Xavi and become undesirable in Catalonia, the future of Samuel Umtiti is written elsewhere. Hampered by repeated injuries in the last 3 seasons, the one who released France against Belgium on July 10, 2018 could well find the championship which saw him explode. While Turkey and Besiktas have been eyeing him since last summer, Umtiti favors a return to Ligue 1 and more particularly to OL. A track also desired by the Barcelona board who would like to sell the defender to his training club. On the Lyon side, no approach has yet been made.
Other Ligue 1 teams in ambush
If the Lyon track did not come to fruition, several teams in the French championship would be interested in an arrival from the Blaugrana. Stade Rennais could be tempted by an approach, especially in the event of qualification for the Champions League. In the South of France too, the situation of Samuel Umtiti is scrutinized with interest since OGC Nice and Montpellier would be in the running for the recruitment of the former international.
For its part, Barça says it is ready to facilitate the departure of its central defender through a loan in which the Catalan club could take over part of the salary.
to summarize
Samuel Umtiti, who has only played one La Liga game this season, should leave FC Barcelona this summer, and enjoys great popularity in Ligue 1. The defender favors a return to Lyon while Rennes, Nice and Montpellier could welcome him.
