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FC Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti signed a five-year contract extension with FC Barcelona on Monday, the club announced. His new buyout clause has been set at €500m. The 24-year-old Frenchman made the signing official at Camp Nou on Monday morning, at a ceremony and press conference attended by Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu and a gaggle of local and international media. “I’m very proud to renew with Barça,“ Umtiti said. “From my very first day here, I felt like I was at home, and now I want to stay here for much longer.“ “I’m very happy here,” he continued. “With the city and the team, I’ve earned everyone’s trust. I just couldn’t leave. This is my home.“ “My dream is to continue playing on the best team in the world. I’m very proud to renew.” Umtiti also spoke about the relationships he has built with his teammates. “Ever since I arrived, Gerard Piqué has helped me a lot to progress alongside him. We understand each other very well. It’s also great
