Without a club since his departure from Lille, Samuel Umtiti was seen in Lyon on Friday.
Football still reserves unexpected feedback. While some people dreamed of seeing Samuel Umtiti putting on the crampons in the Lyon jersey, reality is quite different. Present between Rhône and Saône this Friday, the 2018 world champion did not sign a sportsman with Olympique Lyonnais. However, his presence in Décines, suitcase in hand, rekindled the memories of a defender formed Lyon and who was one of the craftsmen of the Blues epic in 2018. But at 31, his future seems more uncertain than ever.
Samuel Umtiti, a symbolic return to Lyon
Unlike Rachid Ghezzal, recently returned to OL to supervise youth, Samuel Umtiti should not take off the jersey of his training club. As Foot Mercato clarified, the central defender took advantage of his visit to salute his old knowledge and rediscover the Lyon facilities. This return, more sentimental than professional, recalls the strong bond that unites the player to the capital of Gaul. But he also leaves questions about his career, he who struggles to regain full possession of his physical means.
Mined since 2018 by a persistent knee injury, Samuel Umtiti has never really found his level after having contributed to the global coronation of the Blues. After a complicated parenthesis in Lille – only 13 games played in two seasons – the 31 -year -old defender is now seriously considering retirement. Lyon therefore attended a more human visit, leaving its nostalgic supporters but aware of the end of the course that is looming for the club’s child.
