Messi's decision to stay at Barça doesn't change the plans for Griezmann

Messi's decision to stay at Barça doesn't change the plans for Griezmann

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Griezmann's talk with Koeman, who backed the Frenchman to succeed at the Camp Nou, means he is fully motivated

After a strange and disappointing first season at FC Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann is only focused on rediscovering his best form at the Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman's overwhelming confidence in the French forward, who will be moved back to a more comfortable central position, means Griezmann is extremely motivated ahead of the new season.

On Tuesday, the player's entourage denied RAC1's report that Griezmann asked to join Manchester City. This was allegedly after the 8-2 defeat against Bayern in which Griezmann was a substitute. According to this report, he asked whether there was a chance he could sign for Pep Guardiola's side at this moment. However that all changed once Leo Messi decided to leave Barça. Not due to personal reasons but purely on a sporting level. That, coupled with the arrival of Koeman, gave Griezmann a needed boost.

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In the end, Messi won't leave and instead will see out at least one more season at the Camp Nou. This won't change the plans for Griezmann though. According to those closest to him, he never wanted to leave and is fully focused on being a success at the Barça. "Things will go better with Messi this year," is what Griezmann said a few weeks ago. He was handed the chance to score from the penalty spot against Nastic.

Koeman believes Griezmann can be key to Barça's improvement this season and will keep working hard to find the best position for him over the next few weeks.

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