Just a week ago, the club announced a three-year extension of his contract, and the main members of the World Cup in Russia, although plagued by injuries, still agreed with the team on their future.
Unexpectedly, on the evening of January 17, Beijing time, the unfortunate news came that he suffered a fracture in training, at least 3 months of absence, and the most likely season had ended prematurely.
He is the ill-fated Umtiti!
In the three and a half seasons after the World Cup in Russia, Umtiti made a total of 50 appearances for Barca. So far this season, Umtiti has only made 1 appearance for Barca!
Barca's reporter Romero said that originally, Barca was ready to loan Umtiti after the renewal of the contract, and now it seems that this good wish has been wiped out!
In fact, Barca's ability to renew Umtiti's contract has surprised many fans. However, seeing the details of the contract, the fans also understood.
The original contract between Umtiti and Barca will be paid 12 million euros a year by the summer of 2023. The two sides reached a three-year renewal agreement, and the salaries of the remaining contracts were spread equally for the next three years. Simply put, Umtiti's three-year contract extension is nothing, and the total contract salary for the next four years is 12 million euros!
Barca have eased the team's salary burden through this operation, and Umtiti's "generosity" has made it possible for new signings to register.
Now, Umtiti can only watch his teammates fight on the pitch. It is understood that Umtiti will undergo surgery on January 18, Beijing time, and his injured part is his toe. During training, Umtiti was stepped on by a teammate, causing a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot.
Doctors will insert a metal screw inside Umtiti's injured toe to help the affected area fix and recover. This will also be the second metal present in Umtiti's body.
Before the World Cup in Russia, Umtiti refused to undergo surgery on his left knee, and although he helped France win the World Cup, Umtiti's injury closed the court, which had irreversible consequences for his career. Until now, Umtiti's knees have only been held in place by steel needles.
I don't know how much power Umtiti can retain after a new serious injury, is it possible for him to play in a Barca shirt?