Barcelona have sent a message of support to Samuel Umtiti after racist chants were aimed at the defender and team-mate Lameck Banda during Lecce’s win over Lazio.
The Catalan giants took to social media to send their backing to the centre-back with the following message.
FC Barcelona fully supports Samuel Umtiti and stands firm in its total opposition to any and all forms of violence, racism, xenophobia, and intolerance.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 5, 2023
Umtiti appeared to be in tears as he left the pitch after disgraceful chants were heard coming from the away end during the game.