Samuel Umtiti retired from football at the age of 31

Former Barcelona footballer and 2018 World Cup champion Samuel Umtiti has announced that he has ended his career at the age of 31. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

Despite his young age, he expressed satisfaction with his sports career and emphasized that he utilized all the opportunities available to him in this field. Umtiti stated that he conducted his career at a high level, witnessing many challenges and successes.

He expressed gratitude to all the clubs, coaches, and team members he worked with. Samuel Umtiti played for Barcelona for six years but appeared on the field infrequently due to injuries.

He had decided not to leave the club for a long time, and an agreement was reached between the parties in this regard. The footballer said that he found the decision to end his career difficult but is now ready for a new stage in life.

His decision was received with respect by the football community. Umtiti earned the respect of many fans and colleagues throughout his career.