2023-07-21 22:44:38
After the departure of its captain José Fonté (39), Lille has its new experienced defender. According to our information, Samuel Umtiti will commit in the next few hours. The 29-year-old French international (31 caps) gave his consent to the northern club and passed the medical examination Seven years after his departure from Lyon for Barcelona, the 2018 world champion is therefore back in L1.
After several years complicated by a recurring injury to the left knee near the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Samuel Umtiti, who had only been able to play one match in 2021-2022, recovered perfectly this season in Lecce in the Italian A series where Barça had loaned him. He played 25 games. “I would like to thank Mr. Corvinho and US Lecce for reaching out to me when other teams doubted me,” declared Umtiti, very moved when he left. He had also offered a gift from the Louis Vuitton brand to all his former team members. US Lecce gave him a frame on which he is represented in the colors of the club from the Puglia region. “I will always remember you,” he promised, in tears.
Linked to Barcelona until 2026, he terminated his contract a few weeks ago and therefore arrives free at LOSC.
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