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Busy defensively in Lecce debut Umtiti made two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Roma. He was also shown yellow once.

Impact Umtiti was making his Lecce debut in this one and was busy defensively throughout the full 90. He led his side in clearances for the evening. His two tackles were also a team-high. He figures to be one of the most impactful Lecce defenders along the back line during matches he finds the XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona clears more salary cap room on deadline day

Barcelona was busy in the beginning of the transfer window trying to boost its squad and making some high-profile signings that included Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aubameyang says 'violent cowards' injured his jaw in robbery

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the armed robbers who broke into his house this week injured his jaw

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona forward Aubameyang attacked by robbers at home

A group of masked men have broken into the house of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and attacked and robbed him

AUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona loans France defender Umtiti to Serie A club Lecce

World Cup-winning France defender Samuel Umtiti will prepare for this year’s tournament in Italy instead of Barcelona after moving on loan to Lecce

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona sells more assets to clear Lewandowski for opener

Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets so it could meet the Spanish league’s financial rules and clear Robert Lewandowski and other newcomers to play in the season ope...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench in season finale Umtiti was an unused substitute in Sunday's defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Umtiti had to deal with a long term foot injury from January to May, but even when healthy the 28-year-old made one single appearance for Barcelona this season. He extended his contract with the club around the turn of the calendar year, but he is nowhere near a spot in manager Xavi's first-choice lineup at the moment.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After season to forget, Barcelona faces difficult rebuild

It's been a long season for Barcelona

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Mallorca Umtiti (foot) is in Barcelona's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Umtiti's previous (and only) La Liga appearance this season came back in December, but he has recovered from a foot injury and is on the bench on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Umtiti (foot) returned to training with Barcelona this week, according to Javi Miguel of Diario AS.

Impact Umtiti has only featured once in La Liga this season and he's been out with a foot injury since January, but he's getting closer to being fit again and will hope to be able to get back in the lineup once again before the season ends.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing with recovery Barcelona posted a video on Twitter of Umtiti (foot) working out as he rehabilitates from foot surgery.

Impact Umtiti underwent foot surgery in January and while there is no official timetable on his recovery, he is making evident progress in the video. His only La Liga appearance of this season came against Osasuna in mid-December.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona completing Aubameyang deal, no move for Dembélé

Barcelona was close to making official the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after reaching a deal with the Arsenal striker in the final minutes of the transfer window

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures foot in training Umtiti has fractured a metatarsal bone in his foot and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, Barcelona announced Monday.

Impact Umtiti is expected to be out for a few months after this surgery. He has featured exactly once in La Liga this season, but he recently signed a four-year contract extension with Barcelona.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Umtiti takes salary cut, allows Barcelona to register Torres

Barcelona says it will register new signing Ferran Torres after defender Samuel Umtiti agreed to take a salary cut

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona finally register Torres after Umtiti agrees to pay cut Samuel Umtiti has extended his Barcelona contract and agreed to a significant pay reduction — meaning the financially-stricken Spanish club...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Extends contract with Barcelona Umtiti has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract extension with Barcelona, the club announced Monday.

Impact Umtiti has averaged less than 10 La Liga starts per season during his last three full campaigns for Barcelona from 2018-2021, and he has started just once so far this time around, but the 28-year-old has now signed on through the end of the 2025/26 season -- albeit with a bit of a salary reduction so that new signing Ferran Torres can register to play.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses cup match with illness Umtiti has a stomach bug that will force him to miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against Linares.

Impact Umtiti has recently recovered from COVID-19 and was on the bench in Barcelona's win against Mallorca last weekend, but he's out again with a new issue on Wednesday. He will hope to return to fitness by Saturday's La Liga game against Granada.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Mallorca Umtiti (illness) is in Barcelona's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Umtiti tested positive for COVID-19 just before the end of the calendar year, but he has been cleared to play again and is on the bench for Sunday's game.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's COVID-19 outbreak swells, Leicester-Norwich off

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Barcelona squad has swelled to 10 and it potentially jeopardizes the team’s return to league play after Spain’s winter break...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Umtiti has contracted COVID-19 and entered a quarantine, Barcelona announced Wednesday.

Impact Umtiti has featured only once in La Liga this season, but his absence is yet another body missing for Sunday's clash against Mallorca as COVID-19 ravages through the club.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive

Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekend

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defense

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yet to appear Umtiti still hasn't played in the 21/22 season and is at the bottom of the depth chart.

Impact Umtiti isn't an option that manager Ronald Koeman even considers, and barring a massive injury crisis, will not play. The defender has plenty of talent, but has only made 26 combined appearances in the last three league seasons. Barring a transfer away from Barcelona, he has no fantasy value.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad list Umtiti didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match at Athletic Club.

Impact Umtiti has barely played in the last two seasons due to a lack of favor from manager Ronald Koeman and now can't even get into the squad list. Unless he manages to transfer away from the club, he probably won't play with any great frequency.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona brings defender Eric Garcia home from Man City

Barcelona continues to boost its squad with free transfers as the club tries to bounce back from disappointing seasons

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS