Newcastle United target Samuel Umtiti has given up on his trying to force his way into the Barcelona team and looks set to leave this month, claims a report.The centre-back, who reportedly snubbed five separate offers to Fenerbahce in last summer, finally looks set to call time on his career at the Camp Nou. The 28-year-old has made just one appearance for Barca this season. Umtiti started in last month’s 2-2 draw with Osasuna – 227 days since he last started a game for the club.
Umtiti gave a 6/10 performance, according to Eurosport, but he did deflect Chimy Avila’s late strike into the net to hand Osasuna a point.
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- January 6, 2022
