Samuel Umtiti looks back on Barcelona’s iconic MSN era: ‘They were out of this world’
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36-second readFormer Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has explained why playing alongside Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez was an extraordinary experience, revealing that the club’s legendary attacking trio made football easier for their teammates.
Umiti joined the Catalan club from Olympique Lyon in 2016 and quickly established himself as a key figure under Luis Enrique. He made more than 100 appearances for the Blaugrana , winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies, but persistent knee problems eventually derailed his progress.
Despite the difficult final years of his Barcelona career, Umtiti retains fond memories of his time at the club. Speaking in an interview with France Inter (h/t SPORT ), the former French international reflected on the experience of sharing a dressing room with some of football’s greatest players.
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Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has explained why playing alongside Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez was an extraordinary experience, revealing that the club’s legendary attacking trio made football easier for their teammates.
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