Arsenal Transfer News: Barcelona superstar snubs Arsenal interests to land French International at the Emirates to stay at the club.
Samuel Umtiti remained out of favours from Ernesto Valverde after being away from regular game-time, while suffering from fitness iues and going lower in the pecking order due to phenomenal form of Clement Lenglet.
Thus, the French International was speculated to leave the club this summer, after not getting enough time on the pitch last season, even after coming back from injuries.
Thus, Arsenal were vying to hire the services of Umtiti from Barcelona this summer. However, in recent advancements, according to a report by the Goal, Umtiti has snubbed interests by Arsenal and decided to remain at Barcelona.
In a conversation with Hypebeast, Umtiti has discussed about his future with the Catalan giants, and clarified his departure speculations.
“The quality of life is great. For me, it’s the best place to play and live. The place, the mentality of the people, my team, the players that I meet daily, frankly I could not have dreamt of better.”
“Every day I feel happy to live my passion, and what’s more to do that here in Barcelona. The adaptation went very well, I was very well received.
“They were very cool with me, even though I did not speak too much Spanish we managed to understand each other and everyone helped me a lot.”
It seems, with failure in negotiating a deal with Matthijs De Ligt, Umtiti views himself in the plans of Barcelona next season. Thus, giving him the reason to stay.
Although, the reported budget by Arsenal would not have allowed them to match the release clause of Umtiti, as it is way beyond than what they are willing to spend overall this summer.
How twitter reacted
I could see Umtiti and Manolas playing for Arsenal but chances are they can't afford even one
— Donquixote Doflamingo (@BlessingTsb) June 21, 2019
"we're looking at impossible signings" then says Arsenal should buy Umtiti- will go to a top team if he leaves Barca. Rabiot bigger clubs are trying to sign him and David Alaba who is happy at Bayern and could choose pretty much any club in the world if he left
— Andrew Molloy (@AndrewMolloy18) June 25, 2019
Umtiti is one of the best center backs in the world wouldn't go to Arsenal too much of a step down Same for Alaba, Rabiot is going Juve. Alaba and Umtiti are a tier above the level players Arsenal can attract
— Andrew Molloy (@AndrewMolloy18) June 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/Ben0798/status/1142571499448078336
⚠️LEAK. Someone close to the club sent me this through and confirmed it's 100% authentic and definitely did not get edited on a phone app.
Keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow leak.#ITK #Umtiti #Dailyleak #InsideInfo pic.twitter.com/ODW4aFHWTO
— Arsenal News HQ (@ArsenalNews_HQ) June 22, 2019
Arsenal are reportedly in a position to make a €50m offer for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti in a bid to shore up their porous backline.
Source:CaughtOffside pic.twitter.com/mO42veMWiZ
— Monument Ent Magazine (@Themonumentng) June 21, 2019
What’s next?
Arsenal will soon leave for their pre-season tour, and will play a friendly against Colorado Rapids first during the tour.
