When Barcelona fans and even Barcelona itself took the arrival of Georgino Wijnaldum for granted, the Dutchman gave the 'scare' and headed to Paris. The former Liverpool player was carried away by a more attractive salary proposal and changed course to sign for Paris Saint-Germain. The Blaugranas were left with the reinforcement of the midfield as a pending task and thus, they have opened a new path that connects with the Wanda Metropolitano.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are negotiating a barter that would bring Griezmann back to Atlético de Madrid and Saúl Ñíguez to Barcelona. This medium ensures that Saúl has long valued changing of scene and leaving Atlético de Madrid. At 26 years old, he is an attractive player and offers have come in for him, but none has managed to satisfy the offices of Atlético de Madrid to give the go-ahead for his departure. The rojiblanco club, according to MD, would not see badly his departure but they will not let him leave at any cost.
Barcelona has seen Saúl as an interesting option given the age of the player, his background with Atlético, his intention to leave and also, as a reinforcement for the center of the field at a remarkable price. With the front covered with Depay, Agüero, Ansu Fati or Messi, if they can get him to sign again, among others, Griezmann would enter into this operation to release one of the most expensive chips in the squad (more than 27 million euros per year), achieving with the trick a desired piece at a more affordable price and freeing up a salary mass that allows Messi to 'return' to FC Barcelona.
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That the Argentine coach has renewed for Atlético de Madrid and continues is key for Griezmann's return. The Frenchman exploded as a world-class footballer under his command and Cholo would welcome the arrival of Mâcon's to integrate him back into the league champion's scheme. One who has changed little and whose guts he knows perfectly.
According to this newspaper, If Barcelona asked him to leave, Atlético would be an option well valued by Griezmann who, yes, would have to lower his salary. Point MD, who would be willing. Manchester City is also behind the French if Barcelona puts him on the market.
This newspaper indicates that all parties would see well that the operation came to fruition. The athletic fans, who took the documentary badly and his Decision and his departure from the club, have never received him precisely with affection. There, Griezmann will have to win back the public who will return to the Metropolitan as he did when his home was Calderón … Based on work and goals. Meanwhile, Saúl, after several days of preseason without doing so, has chosen precisely today to upload to his social networks a photo working with the team and a message in English: “Back, Atleti.”