Apart from a match played in December,
Samuel Umtiti
spent all of last season between the infirmary and the FC Barcelona bench.
The tricolor defender would resolve to the idea of a departure unlike previous transfer windows, he who extended last winter until 2026 to spread his salary.
But according to
Mundo Deportivo
, his departure is considered "
difficult
" by both the club and the player.
If Umtiti, 28, "
facilitates negotiations
", Barça struggles to find an interested club.
The physical condition and level of play of the French world champion remain question marks.
Lyon and Nice have been mentioned in the past, but no leads have emerged yet.
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