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'They're my team': Liverpool-linked Serie A left-back reveals desire to join Chelsea

Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu has revealed his love for Chelsea in an interview with Flashscore. The 19-year-old has previously been linked with a move to Barcelona and Liverpool after making his senior debut for Lecce last August.

Chelsea

2 months ago

'I couldn't let myself disrespect football': Samuel Umtiti on why he snubbed offers from Saudi Arabia

Speaking in an interview with 'Le Quotidien du Sport, ex-Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti explained why he didn't agree on a move to Saudi Arabia despite multiple offers.The French international had a decent loan spell at Lecce this past season, attracting interest from the Middle East, but opted for a move to Lille instead.

Barcelona

8 months ago

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Samuel Umtiti finds new clubs after Barca sacking

Samuel Umtiti is joining Lille as a free agent, according to Fabrizio Romano (h/t RMC Sport). Last month Barcelona terminated the contract with Umtiti after the player returned from a successful loan spell at Lecce.

Barcelona

11 months ago

204

Lecce unlock new level of transfer negotiations – hope to make Umtiti stay with unusual offer

The city of Lecce councilor Giorgio Pala has revealed his intention to announce Samuel Umtiti as the city's honorary citizen, via Gazzetta.Pala is going to make the proposal in the coming days already.

Barcelona

1 year ago

128

Did Umtiti really called his spell at Barca 'prison'? Answered

Talking to Canal+ earlier this week, Samuel Umtiti opened up on his time at Barcelona."All I needed was to feel appreciated, useful and respected.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Barca 'impressed' by Samuel Umtiti's loan spell in Italy — their plans for defender revealed

Many might have forgotten but Samuel Umtiti is still a Barcelona player, contracted with the Catalans until the summer of 2026. He is currently on loan at the Serie A side Lecce, with Blaugrana paying his full salary.

Barcelona

1 year ago

156

Inter Milan enquire about transfer status of Umtiti & 2 other Barca defenders (reliability: 4 stars)

Inter Milan are interested in signing a few defenders from Barcelona in the summer window, claims Sport.The Italian club has enquired about the availability of Samuel Umtiti, Clement Lenglet and Eric Garcia in a recent meeting with Barca.

Barcelona

1 year ago

110

Xavi weirdly doesn't rule out keeping Umtiti for next season

In the latest press conference, Xavi was asked what were Barcelona's plans on Samuel Umtiti for this summer."It is not the right time to be speaking about players who are not here, but we are following him and are certainly happy that he's been getting constant playing time.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Nico injured again, Abde and Trincao shining: Fresh update on 7 Barca loanees

Barcelona loaned out seven players at the start of the 2022/23 season. Some of those players have impressed at their new clubs while others have not.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Barca to earn €500,000 as part of Umtiti loan deal and 3 more under-radar stories at Barca

Barca to earn €500,000 as part of Umtiti loan dealLecce will need to pay Barcelona €500,000 now that Samuel Umtiti has played 15 matches from the start, Calciomercato report. The Frenchman had a slow start on his loan in Italy but has now established himself as an undisputed starter.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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2023/24 Champions League final venue named and 2 more under-radar stories of the day

2023/24 Champions League final to be played on WembleyBarcelona won the 2010/11 Champions League at that iconic British stadium, having beaten Manchester United 3-1.Barcelona agree deal with Electronic ArtsCamp Nou will now be licensed in FIFA games.

Barcelona

1 year ago

147

Laporta and Alemany meet Inter Milan directors to discuss 4 players (reliability: 4 stars)

Jorge Mendes aside, Joan Laporta and Mateu Alemany have also met Inter Milan directors in Porto, according to Lluis Miguelsanz.These are the players they discussed.

Barcelona

1 year ago

114

7 players loaned out by Barca this season — Xavi wants one back in squad next season

Here are the seven players loaned out by Barcelona this season: 1. Trincao to Sporting CP.

Barcelona

1 year ago

134

Lecce director confirms interest in keeping Umtiti beyond this season

"When you arrive in Serie A in your first year, you have to try to create the right mix, a cocktail of experience and youth. This is a very important aspect for the coach and the arrival of Samuel Umtiti responds to this need," Mundo Deportivo quote Lecce sporting director Pantaleo Corvino saying.

Barcelona

1 year ago

147

Serie A giants closely monitoring Umtiti, Barca open to the move - multiple reports

According to Calciomercatoweb (3 stars), AC Milan are following Samuel Umtiti's performances at Lecce and are considering a summer move. The Rossoneri have gotten positive reports on the Frenchman's fitness levels and believe that he could become an important player at San Siro.

Barcelona

1 year ago

155

One time Samuel Umtiti helped Franck Kessie find a house -- they barely knew each other

Although Samuel Umtiti's constant injuries saw him leave Camp Nou, the Frenchman is remembered as a great baller and a genuinely nice guy. A story that proves this has emerged.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Barca hope to agree contract termination with Umtiti next summer (reliability: 4 stars)

Samuel Umtiti has been doing really well on his loan at Lecce, and Barcelona hope that they will be able to part ways with him permanently next summer, Diario Sport's Lluis Miguelsanz claims.The Frenchman knows that Barca do not count on him and is ready to consider his future.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Ramsay picked up long-term injury & 2 more under-radar stories at Liverpool

Gakpo revealed 3 other Premier League clubs wanted to sign himApart from Man United, Cody Gakpo was wanted by Leeds and Chelsea before he joined Liverpool, the Dutchman told the Daily Mail.He said: "I nearly went to Leeds in the summer but Louis van Gaal [Dutch manager at the time] advised me that a change of team before the World Cup might be difficult so I decided not to go.

Liverpool

1 year ago

Umtiti shines as Lecce steal points from Mourinho's Roma – Ilaix Moriba reacts

Samuel Umtiti keeps on delivering on loan for Lecce.On Saturday, his side shared the spoils with Jose Mourinho's Roma team 1-1, the Frenchman being one of the best on the pitch.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Dembele reacts as Umtiti drops another defensive masterclass on loan

"What a player 😍🔥" Ousmane Dembele wrote in the comments of Samuel Umtiti's latest Instagram post.Umtiti played the full 90 minutes as Lecce beat Cremonese 2-0 in Serie A.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Samuel Umtiti leaves pitch in tears, now totals 16 injuries in 6 years

The Barcelona loanee Samuel Umtiti has suffered another setback during the Lecce v Verona encounter on Saturday. The Frenchman was forced off the field in the 72nd minute after sustaining a shoulder injury.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Laporta meets Florentino Perez ahead of Clasico and 2 more under-radar stories of the day

Laporta meets Florentino PerezThe two presidents have reunited ahead of Sunday's El Clasico in the Spanish Supercopa.The Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales (on the right) is also in Riyadh.

Barcelona

1 year ago

133

Barca loanee Collado sidelined for 3 months with injury and 3 more under-radar stories

Barca loanee Collado sidelined for 3 months with injuryAlex Collado, on loan at Elche, has injured the adductor muscle in his right leg in training. The winger will be out for 3 months and will be monitored by both Barcelona and Elche doctors.

Barcelona

1 year ago

Barca release statement in support of Umtiti as centre-back suffers racial abuse in latest match for Lecce

Samuel Umtiti and his teammate Lameck Banda were racially abused by the Lazio fans on Wednesday in a home game for Lecce, so much so that the referee even considered stopping the match.In support of their loanee, Barcelona have released an official statement reading: "FC Barcelona fully supports Samuel Umtiti and stands firm in its total opposition to any and all forms of violence, racism, xenophobia, and intolerance.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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'Reacted like a true champion': Umtiti suffers racial abuse from Lazio fans, asks ref not to stop match

Samuel Umtiti and his Zambian teammate Lameck Banda suffered racial abuse from Lazio fans on Thursday, per the Mirror.The game referee stopped the match for a few minutes as the stadium announcer asked the away fans to stop chanting inappropriate stuff.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Umtiti makes decision over future as he's finally getting playing time at Lecce (reliability: 4 stars)

Samuel Umtiti does not want to return to Barcelona after his loan at Lecce expires, Diario Sport's Lluis Miguelsanz reports. Umtiti believes that the best way forward is to find a new permanent club where he will get constant playing time.

Barcelona

1 year ago

153

Xavi suggests great way how to improve refereeing and 3 more under-radar stories of the day

Xavi suggests clever way to improve refereeing"I think that referees should hold press conferences to explain their decisions. They are very important for football and if they explain their decisions, we can understand them better," the Barca boss has told the media.

Barcelona

1 year ago

154

'He knows what the situation is': Umtiti spends all 5 Lecce games benched, coach explains his case

Samuel Umtiti is yet to make his Lecce debut.The Frenchman was part of the Serie A side on 5 occasions but spent all the matches on the bench.

Barcelona

1 year ago

177

Samuel Umtiti still being benched at Lecce -- manager explains why

Since joining Lecce on loan from Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti has been an unused substitute for their three games so far. Asked why the defender is still being benched Lecce manager Marco Baroni said:" He arrived with great humility and availability.

Barcelona

1 year ago

179

€58m spent on Raphinha, €20m received for Coutinho: Barca's net spend this summer revealed

The summer transfer window is closed.Let's review all the completed transfer business – including the last-minute sales and signings.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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'Took care of me as if I were your little brother': Ansu Fati sends touching message to Umtiti

"Good luck Sam! Thank you for taking care of me like I were your little brother, thank you for the advice and the laughs," Ansu Fati wrote via Instagram."I wish you the best in your new stage, I will miss you," he added.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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'I want to play': Umtiti breaks silence over hard times at Barca after passing Lecce medical

“These past few years have been complicated for me and I want to rediscover the pleasure of playing football,” Samuel Umtiti was quoted by Di Marzio after passing his medicals at Lecce. “I want to play, talk and live football.

Barcelona

1 year ago

259

Spotted: fans give Umtiti a warm welcome in Italy

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, who will join Lecce on a season-long loan spell, has arrived in Italy.Local fans waited for the player at the airport to give him a very warm welcome - chanting his name with a round of applause.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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'Lecce announce Umtiti with Microsoft Paint': Fans mock at Umtiti's announcement post

Samuel Umtiti has officially joined Serie A side Lecce on loan from Barcelona earlier today. The announcement post caught the fans' attention and they didn't seem to rate the club's designer's work very high.

Barcelona

1 year ago

204

OFFICIAL: Umtiti leaves Barca on loan

Samuel Umtiti has officially joined Lecce on loan.The Serie A club will only pay a little part of the Frenchman's salary, per reports.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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Umtiti could leave this week after Serie A club tells Barca they want him (reliability: 4 stars)

Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona for Italy this week after Serie A club Lecce expressed interest in the defender, per Tuttomercato (h/t Diario Sport). Lecce are willing to pay 50 per cent of Umtiti's salary this season, with Barca paying the rest.

Barcelona

1 year ago

218

Juventus put Memphis move on hold and 3 more big stories you might've missed

Juventus put Memphis move on holdJuventus are interested in the player, but have put Memphis Depay's arrival on hold due to his salary request.Pablo Torre could leave on loanPablo Torre could be loaned back to his childhood club as he doesn't want to play third-tier football this season.

Barcelona

1 year ago

125

Umtiti to join Lecce, Barca will pay his wages but there's a catch (reliability: 4 stars)

Diario Sport say that Barcelona have given Samuel Umtiti a permission to fly to Italy to complete his move to Lecce.The Serie A minnows won't pay any loan fee for the defender.

Barcelona

1 year ago

171

Lecce president confirms Umtiti talks, surprising reason behind player's desire to join them named

"We have been evaluating the signing of Umtiti for a long time. There is a negotiation with Barcelona, but there is still a lot to talk about," Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has told DAZN.

Barcelona

1 year ago

188

Braithwaite wants to stay amid expected departures upfront & 4 more big stories you could've missed

Braithwaite wants to stay amid departures upfrontAs Barcelona are close to selling Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Martin Braithwaite believes he will be able to get some minutes at Camp Nou this term.Xavi thinks Ferran is importantThe coach says that Ferran Torres will play a key role this season.

Barcelona

1 year ago

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