Samuel Umtiti
31-Year-Old
Free Agent
Reitres from professional football
Umtiti decided to retire from professional football, his former club Barcelona announced.
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Umtiti has decided to retire from professional football at the age of 31 as he never managed to return to full fitness following the knee injury he played through during the 2018 World Cup to help France win their second star. The center-back sacrificed his career for his country and will always be remembered for that achievement. Umtiti played 134 games with Barcelona and won seven titles including two La Liga trophies. After his Barcelona years, the defender went on to play for Lecce in Italy and Lille in Ligue 1 before becoming a free agent last summer and struggling to find a club as he was still dealing with injuries.
Umtiti has decided to retire from professional football at the age of 31 as he never managed to return to full fitness following the knee injury he played through during the 2018 World Cup to help France win their second star. The center-back sacrificed his career for his country and will always be remembered for that achievement. Umtiti played 134 games with Barcelona and won seven titles including two La Liga trophies. After his Barcelona years, the defender went on to play for Lecce in Italy and Lille in Ligue 1 before becoming a free agent last summer and struggling to find a club as he was still dealing with injuries.
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Season marred by Injury
Umtiti did not make any appearances for Lille in the 2024-25 season due to a persistent knee injury. He is now leaving the team at the end of his contract, the club announced.
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Out again
Umtiti (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Marseille, Le Petit Lillois reports.
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Resumes training
Umtiti (knee) has begun to run in training again, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Sam is on the right track. He resumed running."
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Sidelined once more
Umtiti (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Angers, according to manager Bruno Genesio.
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Out for opener
Umtiti (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Reims, according to Le Petit Lillois.
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Set to leave Lille
Lille are considering the possibility of terminating the contract of Umtiti, according to BBC.
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Umtiti hasn't played for Lille at all during the 2024/25 season, and in fact, a persistent knee injury has kept him sidelined since January. Due to his lack of availability and the fact that he's one of the most expensive players in the squad from a salary perspective, don't be surprised if he becomes a free agent during January.
Umtiti hasn't played for Lille at all during the 2024/25 season, and in fact, a persistent knee injury has kept him sidelined since January. Due to his lack of availability and the fact that he's one of the most expensive players in the squad from a salary perspective, don't be surprised if he becomes a free agent during January.