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Samuel Umtiti overcome with emotion after receiving incredible welcome by Leece fans in airport

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Updated 08:33 26 Aug 2022 GMT+1Published 08:15 26 Aug 2022 GMT+1

Samuel Umtiti overcome with emotion after receiving incredible welcome by Leece fans in airport

The defender was overwhelmed by the reaction.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Samuel Umtiti was reduced to tears when hundreds of Leece fans welcomed him into Brindisi airport in southern Italy on Thursday night. This is an emotional watch.

The 28-year-old defender has endured a frustrating spell in his career of late.

When he joined Barcelona in the summer of 2016 from Lyon after an impressive European Championship with France, he was expected to be a mainstay in the first team for years to come.

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But following a series of serious injuries, Umtiti, who cost the Catalan giants £24.6 million, has made just 35 appearances at club level in the past three seasons.

Image credit: Alamy
Image credit: Alamy

Barca were desperate to free up more space in their current squad as they try and register the signing of Jules Kounde, so in a solid move for both parties, Umtiti has joined Serie A side Leece on a season-long loan.

The Spanish club will pay Umtiti's entire salary during his spell in Italy, say reports, and there is no 'option to buy' clause in included in the deal.

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But it is a positive outcome for the centre-back. If he can stay fit, the Frenchman is expected to pick up more game time in the coming months – a relief after such a difficult few years with injury.

Umtiti arrived into Brindisi Airport to complete his move to Leece on Thursday and, after receiving a warm welcome from hundreds of fans, the defender was overcome with emotion.

With so many setbacks over the years, it's great to see the defender be appreciated for his talents.

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After all, at one stage, he was rated one of the best centre-back's in world football. Here's how social media reacted to his arrival in southern Italy this week.



Thoughts on Umtiti joining Leece? Is it a good move for the French defender?

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Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: @gerardromero/Twitter

Topics: Samuel Umtiti, Barcelona, Transfers

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

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