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Lyon's Samuel Umtiti welcomes Barcelona interest

Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti refuses to rule out a move to Barcelona after learning of the Spanish club's interest in his services.

Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti has welcomed Barcelona's interest in his services.

The 22-year-old, who was recently called into the France squad for Euro 2016, is a summer transfer target for the Catalan club, as confirmed by Lyon earlier this month.

The centre-back has refused to rule out a move away from France this summer, but has suggested that there will be no movement on his future until after the European Championships.

"Barcelona are a club where many players would like to play," he told L'Equipe. "But I have a contract with Lyon as everyone knows and as we have done this season, the option to go to Barcelona is not present.

"Everyone is possible, both to stay and go. Honestly, for the moment, I am concentrating on the European Championship. I want to do the right thing and then we'll talk with my club."

It is understood that Barcelona are yet to launch an official bid for the Frenchman.

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Lyon's French defender Samuel Umtiti (L) vies with Valencia's midfielder Dani Parejo (R) during the Champions League group H football match between Lyon and Valencia on September 29, 2015 at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France.
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