Finally
Just last season, Antoine Griezmann was on the verge of sealing a deal to Manchester United. Mourinho wanted him so bad but he opted out because of loyalty. A transfer ban was placed on Atletico Madrid and if he should leave, then it would be a massive problem for Atletico as they can't bring in any replacement for their star man. For the club that has given him so much, there is little he could do than to stay, at least till the end of the season.
By January, when Mourinho already left United and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer came on board, the interest cooled off and Barcelona renewed their own interest. They couldn't get him still due to his commitment to Atletico and many Barcelona fans hated him because they expected him to jump the ship and join them anyway. Barcelona went for Prince Boateng instead, on loan.
Despite so many reports about Messi with other big guns in the dressing room kicking against the purchase of Griezmann due to favouritism for Neymar, Barcelona finally sealed the deal for Griezemann. He must be over the moon and I know he will settle quite well. I even thought he shot himself in the foot when he showed loyalty by staying but then, he got his dream move. I am sure he was motivated about the possibilities of winning more trophies.
The major dilemma would be for Neymar. Can they still afford him? Won't financial fair play kick in? How will they accommodate them both? Who is giving way to accommodate them if they are to buy both? Coutinho? It remains to be seen but this summer is going to be an interesting one, I presume.
Thank you for your time.
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