Samuel Umtiti insists he wants to remain at Barcelona as La Liga champions close on Matthijs de Ligt Samuel Umtiti has told Barcelona he wants to stay at Nou Camp next season The Frenchman endured a difficult campaign blighted by injury problems Barcelona may sign Matthijs de Ligt which would limit Umtiti's playing timeBy James Ayles For Mailonline Published: 10:46 BST, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 10:46 BST, 6 June 2019 Viewcomments Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has told the club he wants to stay, despite the expected arrival of Matthijs de Ligt set to limit his first-team opportunities. The Frenchman has endured a difficult season due to injuries and poor form, meaning he has played only 14 club games since helping his country lift the World Cup last summer. In his absence, Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet have established themselves as the Catalan's club's first-choice defensive pairing. Centre-back Samuel Umtiti is determined to stay at Barcelona next summer Dutchman de Ligt, 19, is also set to move to Spain from Ajax, meaning Umtiti may begin next season as the club's fourth-choice defender. Despite winning their domestic league, Barcelona endured a relatively disappointing campaign in cup competitions and are already planning changes to their squad, particularly at the back. Young Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt is likely to move to Barcelona this summer Veteran Belgian Thomas Vermaelen will leave the Nou Camp when his contract ends this summer while on-loan Jeison Murillo will return to Valencia and youngster Jean-Clair Todibo could be loaned out for first-team experience. The duo helped their club retain their La Liga crown as they reached the Champions League semi-finals and the Copa del Rey final. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility