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What Lionel Messi Has Said About Griezmann Potentially Joining Barcelona

What Lionel Messi Has Said About Griezmann Potentially Joining Barcelona

The French star remains heavily linked with a move to the Camp Nou.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Lionel Messi has talked up the potential signing of Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona.

The Atletico Madrid ace continues to be heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital, as Europe's elite track his progress ahead of tabling a summer bid.

Following another prolific campaign in La Liga - which included an impressive 19 goals in the league, Griezmann is once again subject to intense transfer speculation.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in acquiring his services.

However, it appears Barcelona have pipped the Premier League outfit to his signature. Well, that's if reports are anything to go by.

Griezmann celebrates scoring a goal. Image: PA
Griezmann celebrates scoring a goal. Image: PA
Griezmann holds aloft the Europa League trophy. Image: PA
Griezmann holds aloft the Europa League trophy. Image: PA

Barcelona recruited Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January not to mention Ousmane Dembele last summer, and are now in line to further bolster their ranks with the addition of Griezmann.

It'd be a welcome arrival, with Messi talking up his talent while being an admirer of the 27-year-old French international.

"It's obvious that I like him. He's one of the best right now," he told RAC1.

"I don't know if there's anything with him or not, but we're delighted that the best come and Griezmann is one of them."

Messi in action for Barcelona. Image: PA
Messi in action for Barcelona. Image: PA
Coutinho and Dembele embrace. Image: PA
Coutinho and Dembele embrace. Image: PA

Barcelona wrap up the 2017/18 term with the league and cup double in the trophy cabinet.

A 'very good season' according to the Argentine hero.

"It was a very good season. We went back to get La Liga and the cup," he added.

Dembele, Coutinho, Griezmann, Messi and Suarez at Ernesto Valverde's disposal. Frightening.

Will Griezmann switch La Liga allegiances in the summer? Watch this space.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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