Samuel Umtiti hoping for a second chance at Barcelona

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti wants to stay at the club ahead of the 2021/22 La Liga season as he bids to revive his career.

The French international has seen the last three seasons at the Camp Nou wrecked by a persistent string of injury problems which has denied him a regular run in the team.

The former Lyon centre back has missed a total of 73 games for Ronald Koeman‘s side since 2018 and he had looked almost certain to be on his way out of the club this summer.

However, despite playing a bit part role again in 2020/21, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Umtiti has no interest in leaving Catalonia and wants to fight for his place.

The 25-year-old is under contract until 2023 and previous interest in him from England, Italy and Russia appears to have declined in recent months.

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If he does remain at the club, Koeman may be forced to include him in his first team plans due to a lack of transfer funds for a replacement this summer.