The young Umtiti started out as a center back in Barcelona's green field, but under the aura of the team's legend Gerard Piqué, he became an indispensable stalwart of the team. His arrival was like a timely rain, giving the team a new look in the center backfield. However, as Umtiti gradually became the team's mainstay, his attitude changed subtly, and his once down-to-earth and dedicated approach seemed to be replaced by a kind of arrogance, which even led to a career with many twists and turns.
After the departure of Marco, Umtiti dominated the starting position as if he was unrivaled. Ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he resolutely staked his career on chasing that coveted title. Though France eventually won the Hercules Cup, Umtiti's athleticism was hampered by poor treatment. A move to the slower-paced and less competitive Serie A might be a path to redemption for Umtiti. We sincerely hope that the under-30-year-old warrior can find his former glory and get rid of the pressure of his record at Lecce FC to revitalize himself. May he return to the top soon and shine again at the young age of less than 30!
