Revealed — reason why Samuel Umtiti refused to join Marseille

Samuel Umtiti is open to leaving Barcelona this summer, however, the big defender is bent on joining a team that plays Champions League football, Sport say.

Marseille reportedly enquired about the Frenchman, but Umtiti didn't want to move to a team that finished 5th in Ligue 1 last season.

The same can be said of Lyon who finished fourth in Ligue 1 as only a third-place finish in the French league guarantees Champions League football.

The implication is that Umtiti is likely to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place next season.