"Barcelona" defender Samuel Umtiti denies reports suggesting that his team leader Lionel Messi has created a "blacklist" that includes the names of players who will have to leave the team after the season and potential new recruits. According to the press, the Argentinian wants the club to start negotiations for "Monaco" duo Bernardo Silva and Kylian Mbappe, "Arsenal" defender Hector Bellerin, promising Brazilian Vinicius Junior, and "Borussia" talent Ousmane Dembele. According to the star's request, the club should let go of Arda Turan, Jeremy Mathieu, Andre Gomes, Lucas Digne, and Paco Alcacer. "I am proud that L. Messi is my teammate. ‘Blacklist’? I don't think that's true, as a forward shouldn't even have time to compile it," said Umtiti. Born in Cameroon but defending the colors of the French national team, the footballer spoke about his career stage in Barcelona: "I didn't expect to play so much in my first season. And training with the MSN trio is definitely not easy, but it's one of the best ways to improve. I consider them the most talented forwards on the planet," said the defender.
