Samuel Umtiti made the unwanted transition from one of the biggest talents in football and a World Cup winner to liability, a burden and an unwanted player at his club Barcelona. Not only the coach and club directors want him off their wage bill, but the fans have also turned against him, booing him despite the fact he agreed to have his salary reduced. They all want him out and he only wants to play.20.30: (2.95) Yafoot (2.95) Panthere Sportive du Nde (2.50)At the age of just 28, you feel that there is more to come from the centre-back formed at Olympique Lyonnais – or at least, Stade Rennais coach Bruno Genesio believes so. Genesio, who used to work with Umtiti at OL, is willing to arrange a loan deal that would see the strong defender go back to Ligue 1 and try to revive his career, while also filling in the gap made by Nayef Aguerd’s departure to West Ham.The biggest doubt, of course, is Umtiti’s physical condition. He has been ravaged by injuries in recent years, leaving his future in top-level football under a big question mark. But the guy seems to be doing everything in his power to remain fit – and Genesio seems to be feeling lucky!Rennes want to sign Samuel Umtiti on loan with a purchase option.— @Ekremkonur pic.twitter.com/4WZz5v4Ncj— FC Barcelona Fans Nation (@fcbfn_live) June 30, 2022 With no less than four years remaining on his Barcelona contract, a solution has to be found – one that would give the 31-times France international a future in the game. Wasting time on the Camp Nou sidelines serves no purpose to anyone.
