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.