Griezmann not affected by rumours about his future

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Griezmann not affected by rumours about his future

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The French international has seemed happy and relaxed in training

Smiling. Relaxed. Switched on. These words could be used to describe Antoine Griezmann so far this pre-season. You could argue that this is to be expected, given that he is a professional football player who needs to get fit for the upcoming campaign, and the fact that he has not seen his team mates in many weeks. However, when you know that the club is looking to get rid of you, it is easy to lose interest in the work at hand.

Until fairly recently, given the club's troubling financial situation, it was felt that Griezmann and Messi would never share a pitch again. The club needed (and still needs) to reduce its wage bill in order for Messi's renewal to finally become formalised. Griezmann has been heavily linked to a move away, and was very close to moving to Atlético de Madrid in a swap deal involving Saúl Ñíguez. However, Los Colchoneros' refusal to offer money as part of the deal saw it fall through.

As far as Griezmann is concerned, his only option is a move to the Wanda Metropolitano. He has already turned down proposals from Premier League clubs, and was not tempted by a move to PSG. After a difficult summer in which France was knocked out of the European Championships at an early stage, Griezmann has had to join in with Barça's pre-season with constant rumours about his future going on in the background. No-one knows if the player will remain at Camp Nou beyond August, but the player has no intention of leaving for any old club.

A TRICKY SITUATION

The footballer knows that his time on the pitch will be limited with the arrivals of Aguero and Memphis. The Dutch forward was requested specifically by Koeman, while Aguero is one of Leo Messi's best friends. However, so far in pre-season Griezmann has not appeared to be affected by any of this.

He has been smiling, enjoying himself and working hard. He worked his socks off in the minutes he was given against Girona, providing the injection of effort and commitment that he has offered throughout his time at Camp Nou. He linked up well with Memphis and was generous in his passing. He has also cut a relaxed figure in training, constantly seen with a smile across his face.

Griezmann, junto a Lenglet yendo al entrenamiento

| Valentí Enrich

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