According to the information that had already been advanced about the interest of the LA Galaxy in a new player FC Barcelona after the arrival of Riqui Puig as an interesting element for the second part of the season of 2022 MLS, the correspondent of AS USA Latino in Los Angeles, Rodrigo Serrano, was able to confirm the name of Samuel Umtiti. However, Barcelona and LA Galaxy could not reach an agreement, so the French defender is ruled out with the Los Angeles team.
Taking into consideration the lack of prominence that the French world champion will have at the hands of Xavi Hernándezthe clear position of the Blaugrana board of leaving him without a number for the next campaign in the Old Continent and the urgency of the Catalans to get rid of their high salary, a sale would be the most appropriate at this time.
The 28-year-old element of Cameroonian origin has a contract until June 2026 with FC Barcelona, but given the high number of injuries he has experiencedthe notorious decline in his level as a professional and the need for the board headed by Joan Laporta to make room for the registration of their summer signings, border on the departure of a defender who promised a lot.
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It should be remembered that the Olympique de Lyon youth squad started with the French National Team and aimed to become one of the best defenders on the planet after winning the 2018 Russian World Cup alongside Raphael Varane. but everything was in a contract that brought more problems than solutions and constant friction with the fans of the Camp Nou.