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Rennes boss Genesio hits backs at reports Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti failed a medical

Rennes boss Bruno Genesio has hit back at rumors Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti failed a medical with the Ligue 1 side.

TV3 reported earlier this week that a proposed transfer had broken down because the center-back had not passed a medical check-up.

Genesio says the report is completely untrue and has left him feeling sorry for Umtiti.

“I regret the false information that has come out, I feel sorry for Sam, because he did not come for a medical examination in any case,” he said.

“And less a test that would have not been conclusive.