The 'OK' technical to Griezmann in the Athletic and to Saúl in the Barça

The possible exchange Saúl-Griezmann that is studying the Athletic of Madrid and the FC Barcelona, has a big support of both clubs: the one of his respective trainers, that is to say, Diego Pablo Simeone and Ronald Koeman. In this relation, put on the table to satisfy the needs of both and that in case to achieve them, would leave them enough more complete.

In the case of the Barça, Ronald Koeman has asked in countless occasions the signing of a powerful midfield player, with route. That is to say, a half with the physical capacity to defend and attack with efficiency, going of area to area to collaborate with the team. This is the case of Saúl Ñíguez, the one who to his 26 years fulfils with the profile that Koeman wanted to cover with his compatriot Wijnaldum.

It is important to highlight that Koeman does not wish to go out of Griezmann. But the technician of the Barcelona picture prioritises the continuity of Messi in addition to needing a half with route. Instead, in case to continue the Argentinian star, in the forward has multiple options: Memphis Depay, Sergio Agüero, the own Messi, Ansu Fati and perhaps with Martin Braithwaite.

By his part, Simeone looks for a tip in the market. Already it tried the signing of the forward of the Inter of Milan, Lautaro Martínez, but the business did not arrive to good port by the high pretences of the Italian club. Likewise, Saúl Ñíguez wants to go out of the Athletic because it has lost leadership coinciding with the explosion of Marcos Llorente. Rodrigo Of Paul fichará also by the club colchonero. Under these conditions, the exit of his half would not cause him a big problem if it involves the arrival of his appreciated Griezmann.

It depends on the continuity of Messi

There is a detail that will decant the success or the failure of this possible barter between the Athletic and the Barça: the continuity of Lionel Messi in the Barcelona club. And it is that if the Argentinian star does not renew his agreement and decides finally change of airs, Griezmann is the ideal man to substitute him in his role.