Samuel Umtiti Set to Retire from Professional Football

Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is allegedly on the verge of retirement.

Current Status

At 31 years old, Umtiti is currently a free agent after his contract with Lille ended this past summer.

Training at Lyon

Reports from RMC indicate that the ex-France international has reached out to Lyon regarding the use of their training facilities. Umtiti has been reportedly spending time at his former club in preparation for his retirement announcement.

Career Highlights

Umtiti seemed to revitalize his career two seasons ago during his time in Italy with Lecce; however, he is now poised to officially announce his decision to retire from football.