So far, none of the Barcelona team is likely to leave in June. The situation may change this week because Samuel Umtiti and Rikwe Puig want to end their fate this week. The two players are well aware that they are unreliable on Xavi and have been searching for a destination for some time, although they are unsuccessful
However, his idea is to finish his departure next week before the start of training on July 4th. Both players hope to separate from Barcelona and join a new team with which they can carry out pre-season from the start
It is not easy to find a destination. In the case of Umtiti, two factors meet. One of them is economic despite the file reduction that took place in January. It’s still an important salary that is hard to bear for other teams. And we have to add to that the clubs’ lack of confidence about his knee. Umtiti has been working hard on his recovery for some time, but doubts remain
There were French clubs interested in him, as with Olympique de Marseille, but no agreement was reached. The possibility of Girona was also discussed, as did Pier Guardiola, chairman of the board, although there were no new contacts
The Rikui Puig case also awaits a final decision. There was talk of Celta de Vigo as a potential destination, but things didn’t go any further. What Riqui Puig made clear this summer is that he should leave Barcelona because Xavi doesn’t have him
