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Soler (club director): "Umtiti's transfer was 25M, no variables. We want to thank Lyon for the way in which they facilitated this transfer."
Umtiti: "I hope to adapt to Barça fast. I'll do what I can to show that I can be a part of this family."
Umtiti: "It's a dream for me to be here. I was fortunate that Lyon's president knew I wanted to come here and even encouraged me to do it."
Umtiti: "When I found out that I was definitely coming to Barça I shed some tears. It was emotional, this is a dream."
Robert (sporting director): "Samuel is a player that will help us a lot in defensive aspects, but can also help us build from the back."
Robert: "Sam can play in various positions and despite the fact that he is left footed, he has shown that he can play on the right side too"
Umtiti: "I know that the competition for playing spots is very hard here. There are great players, I've come to learn and evolve."
Robert (sporting director): "We had other options too, but we liked Umtiti because he's young and can play in various positions."
Robert (sporting director): "Our intention is to sign a forward before preseason, but the negotiations can take longer."
Robert (sporting director): "Yes, it's very difficult to find a forward who wants to come here when we have Messi, Neymar and Suárez."
Soler (club director): "Samper will sign a new contract as a first team player next week."
Robert (sporting director): "What we want is for Samper to triumph at Barça. We believe in him a lot."
Umtiti: "Barça has great players in my position. I'm competitive and want to play, but first I want to learn from them."
Umtiti: "It will be very special to see all the great players that I've enjoyed on TV sitting besides me now."
Robert (sporting director): "Mascherano is happy playing as CB or DM. He's a very competitive player and the coach will decide."
Umtiti: "I talked to Luis Enrique briefly and he's very happy that I came here."
Umtiti: "when I was a kid I watched Barça's games every weekend. I knew all the players and the way of playing."
Robert (sporting director): "There are players that don't accept to come to Barça because they know that their role will change a lot."
Umtiti: "I talked to Abidal and he told me great things about the club. Explained how things work and the club's values."
Robert (sporting director): "Umtiti can improve a lot and he already has qualities that will help us. Playing CB at Barça is very hard. You have to be special."
Umtiti: "I've talked to a lot of players that have told me that I will progress a lot at Barça."
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