Seeing Atletico Griezmann again is difficult, but not impossible. Sports world revealed the possibility that Atlético and Barça would barter between the French and Saúl and, although it is complicated because it is a matter that needs many good views beyond even football, the plan already seduces several of the parties involved . But the economic obstacle is great, in Madrid and in Barcelona. The rojiblancos are looking for a way to fit the plan and Griezmann, who knows that his club is looking to place several pieces, looks longingly at Wanda Metropolitano.
To recruit Griezmann, Atlético need to release a salary mass. Yes or yes. The directive knows well that the French has a very high profile and to incorporate him two years after his controversial goodbye, he would have to leave some footballers. The operation would imply the dismissal of Saúl, who has an important file, but insufficient to be able to join Griezmann. Also in the last Christmas break, Diego Costa left and eased the pressure of the salary cap. And Vitolo has come out of this market, although in this case, with his assignment to Getafe, he has not discharged all the salary. There will be more.
So, Atlético has to make numbers to fit the pieces. Beyond player departures, probably Griezmann would have to agree to lower his salary, because neither what he charges at Barça nor what he charges at Atleti would be achievable right now for the rojiblancas coffers, nor would LaLiga allow it. And Saúl's transfer to the Camp Nou is not enough either. It would be necessary to look at other footballers of unit B, like Héctor Herrera and Vrsaljko. Again it would be necessary to reach an understanding between the management area and Simeone.
Because Cholo is very Griezmann. And the player is very cholista. In sports, the coach brought out the best of the Frenchman, whom he turned into a world star. Simeone fantasizes about an attacking pair with Luis Suárez and Antoine. Two former Barça players leading the champion in defending the title. If this were to materialize, it would immediately open another question: What about João Félix? Confidence in the Portuguese is full and it is expected that, this year, it will be his confirmation. The player is recovering from an ankle operation and from the club he is considered a relevant player with potential to crack. There is also Correa, who made a great end of the course in that position of second striker, in which precisely Griezmann prevented him from playing in his day.
But the sports puzzle would not be a problem. Simeone and Berta assume that there is always room for good footballers. It is, rather, a matter of numbers. There the coach and the sports director cannot do much more than draw up a list of footballers who, if this Griezmann-Saúl swap were to advance, could be dispensed with. And it is not a minor matter. There are already people inside the club excited, although with great caution. It is time to do accounts, many and difficult. But if everyone row in favor, it will not be impossible.