Samuel Umtiti will be a new player for Lecce. The transfer is in the closing stages and Barcelona has signed the documents for the French player. Credit to Lecce director Corvino, who convinced a player with international experience to sign with the club. Umtiti will arrive on a loan with no option and will be in the city tomorrow to undergo the medical visits and the contract signing.
He is expected to arrive by a private flight from Barcelona to Brindisi, where he will make his way to Lecce for the medical visits and contract signing. Barcelona will pay for his entire salary worth 20 million before taxes.
Lecce has agreed to give Barcelona a bonus related to the number of appearances. This would be the most important transfer in Lecce's recent history.