Arrived in Lecce this summer on loan from Barça, in the shoes of a player on the decline, see almost retired, Samuel Umtiti finds very beautiful colors with the Salentini!
Failing to break the gait, the French breaks the opposing offensives brilliantly. The former Lyonnais played 15 of the 27 championship matches, and all while showing a very good level! A rhythm to which he had not accustomed us since the World Cup in Russia. With the exception of a still capricious knee, the injuries finally seem to have left him alone, a very good omen for the future.
A return to Barça in sight?
While Lecce says he is very satisfied with his level, and a few months from the end of his loan, we are even starting to consider a winning return to Catalonia. Unlikely!
According to information from Foot Market, the Catalans would be looking for a left-handed central defender. Since this summer, the club have been looking to secure the services of Inigo Martinez, the defender of Athletic Bilbao. This summer, Inigo will be a free agent. The perfect opportunity to enlist him at a lower cost! Except that with the restrictions imposed by Javier Tebas, who claimed that the Blaugrana will not be able to recruit this summer, the stars seem to be aligned for Samuel Umititi.
In addition, the Milanese clubs also have the Lyonnais in their sights. Inter are hoping to make Umtiti the successor to Milan Skriniar, who should leave the Nerazzuri ship this summer to join PSG.
A newfound hype for those who suffered injuries for many seasons!