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- Barcelona knew everything about Samuel Umtiti's history with knee injuries but signed him regardless, reliable Xavi Campos revealed to TV3.
- For example, the Frenchman had his meniscus removed at the age of 17 and sustained too many infiltrations of cortisone during the World Cup in 2018 because of the constant inflammations in his knee.
- In fact, the medical team advised Barca against offering him a long-term deal but the new 5-year contract was still signed in June 2018, right before the World Cup.
- Umtiti hasn't managed to replicate his best form since then, making just 33 appearances in the last 2 seasons.
- The 27-year-old hasn't played a single minute this term as there are doubts regarding his physical shape.
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