Umtiti announced his future at the latest on September 10. He does not rule out that he will retire directly to the United States and do other things.

Hupu September 3rd, French Media News reporter Bernard Lions analyzed Umtiti's future.

At the end of summer, he was with his family on the island, and he was able to clear his mind and think about the next step in his career. The 2018 World Cup champion is 31 years old (will turn 32 on November 14), and the day after leaving Lille, he found himself in the ranks of middle-aged players, free and without clubs, just like Danes Christian Eriksen (33), Italian Lorenzo Insigne (34) and Moroccan Hakim Ziyech (32).

After sacrificing one of his knees for the French national team in 2018, he continued to pay the price. Physical injuries cost him his position in the French national team – his 31st and last appearance (4 goals) dates back to a start in a 2020 European Cup qualifier (0-2) in Turkey on June 8, 2019 – and at FC Barcelona.

Although he successfully returned to the arena during his loan period to Lecce on loan at 2022-2023 (at that time Lecce was promoted to Serie A), his performance in the game only performed 60% of his physical fitness level.

The problem lies in the knee flexion joint. This rare congenital knee dislocation can cause permanent flexion of the knee and restricted stretching, which ultimately forces him to undergo his first surgery on February 14, 2024.

The surgery was conducted by Professor Ramon Kugat, co-director of the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma at Chiron Sarude Hospital in Barcelona. The surgery was very successful, but failed to restore normal knee function. In August of the same year, Umtiti underwent a second more cautious operation. He has never participated in the competition since then.

He last appeared on the court on January 21, 2024, when he participated in the French Cup 1/8 finals, against an amateur team (1-0). Is this enough to frustrate him to give up football?

His thoughts have indeed begun to change, but they are not sure. Because Umtiti found herself having to make a decision when she finally recovered. According to those around him, his left knee flexion and extension function has returned to normal and no longer felt pain.

He trained this summer under the guidance of a special physical coach in Barcelona to test his abilities and feel relieved.

Compared to the petrodollar, the competitive player is more attracted to sports and humanities programs. He is still studying the quotes he received, which are said to come from France, Italy, the Middle East and the United States, where he hopes to realize his American dream and does not necessarily have to return to the football field.

He promised to announce his personal decision by Wednesday, September 10 at the latest.