Umtiti: I'm in charge of my future but Barcelona would have to throw me out Barcelona Defender linked with potential exit

Despite concerns over his contractual situation, Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has insisted that he wants to remain at the Camp Nou.

The centre-back has reportedly requested a bumper new contract with the club to bring him in line with other high-paid stars.

Although that has resulted in exit rumours, bolstered by his existing 60 million euro release clause, he claimed in a recent press conference that he is keen to remain and underlined that point in an interview released on Monday.

"What I wanted was the negotiation that I've already had with them and I've always been very clear about what I wanted," he said in an interview with L'Equipe.

"I have been clear that I want to renew with Barcelona and I want to be here next season. I'm at a club that has allowed me to fulfil my dream of playing for them and want to stay.

"I'm in charge of my future so for me to go, the club would have to kick me out."