Topics: La Liga, Barcelona, France, Samuel Umtiti
Barcelona have made their second signing ahead of the new season.

Barcelona have today confirmed signing French defender Samuel Umtiti on a five-year deal. Prior to joining the Catalan giants, the 22-year-old was playing for French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon, and was instrumental for Les Bleus at the European Championship in France, having steered them to the finals. 

Umtiti (left) receives instructions from France coach Didier Deschamps during a previous training session at the Euro 2016Umtiti (left) receives instructions from France coach Didier Deschamps during a previous training session at the Euro 2016

The La Liga champions are said to have spent 25 million Euros to land his signature. He played 170 matches for Lyon since 2011, a run that saw him score five goals in five seasons. 

FCB made the announcement on their official Twitter account, and website:

The French central defender fight for the ball with Portugal striker Eder during the finals of the European ChampionshipThe French central defender fight for the ball with Portugal striker Eder during the finals of the European ChampionshipThis is the second signing for coach Luis Enrique in 2016/17 after securing the signature of their former player Denis Suarez. Umtiti is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Thursday afternoon for a photo session. He will then undergo a medical on Friday before sealing the deal at the official unveiling ceremony at Nou Camp on the same day.