The Lecceteam recently promoted to A seriesis emerging as the most viable destination for Samuel Umtiti in these last days of the market. French central does not count Xavi and he doesn’t have a number for next season at Barcelonaso both his environment and the Barça club are working to find a satisfactory way.
At this stage, Saverio Sticchi Damianipresident of Lecceconfirmed that they are trying to get the transfer of Umtiti and that they are negotiating with Barcelona the formula to rely on the French in this campaign.
“We have been evaluating the signing of Umtiti for a long time. There are negotiations with FC Barcelona, but there is still a lot to discuss. The operation is far from defined, he said. Saverio Sticchi about the possibility of integration Umtitiin ‘DAZN’ statements.
Once the interest in UmtitiThe Lecce is pressing to the Barcelona pay the full amount of the center-back’s file, with a contract until 2026. In the event that the Azuglgrana club accepts this proposal, the departure of the Frenchman will not allow a decrease in the wage bill or having more margins with financial ‘ fair play’ and being able to register a Jules Koundé. The club of Barcelona will be seen with a good eye to pay the salary of Umtiti to make room for himself in the squad, but he wants to include a series of variables in case he accumulates minutes in Serie A and can bring in money for the operation.
Source: La Verdad
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