Samuel Umtiti is staying with Barcelona this season.

The defender has been urged to find himself a new club by Barca this summer, but he has so far refused all offers.

Umtiti's stand has angered management, but they're now prepared to stick with him.

Mundo Deportivo says Barca chiefs have decided against freezing out Umtiti and instead will register him for the season.

For his part, coach Ronald Koeman has no problem working with the defender.