Bangla Press Desk: Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday.
The 31-year-old former Barcelona and Lyon player left Ligue 1 club Lille at the end of last season.
"After an intense career with ups and downs, the time has come to say goodbye... I gave EVERYTHING with passion and I regret NOTHING," Umtiti, whose career had been plagued by injury, said in a post on Instagram.
Born in Cameroon, Umtiti moved to France as a child living with his family in the Lyon where he began his professional career.
Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on club career
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:26 AM
Bangla Press Desk: Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday.
The 31-year-old former Barcelona and Lyon player left Ligue 1 club Lille at the end of last season.
"After an intense career with ups and downs, the time has come to say goodbye... I gave EVERYTHING with passion and I regret NOTHING," Umtiti, whose career had been plagued by injury, said in a post on Instagram.
Born in Cameroon, Umtiti moved to France as a child living with his family in the Lyon where he began his professional career.
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