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Griezmann and Saul 'give green light' to swap deal, Barca want money included – Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano

 are in advanced talks for a swap deal between 

! Both players gave the green light in the last hours," Fabrizio Romano has tweeted.

"Barca and Atletico now negotiating on price tags. Barca want money included. 

 keen on Saul if deal will collapse," he adds.

Earlier, it was reported by credible outlets that Barca would like to get extra €15m for Antoine Griezmann.

'Congrats to Atletico on another La Liga title': Global Barca community react to Griezmann-Saul deal

 swap deal (it may actually be done as two separate transfers) is 

 – and while some Cules are frustrated to let yet another strong player to a direct rival, others understand the deal is beneficial to us financially. 

"If the Griezmann-Saul swap deal happens (which might be necessary to renew 

). We're giving them a proven player to strengthen their team. We're getting Saul who won’t be a starter for Barca. Bartomeu really having us pull deals like that because of his stupidity."

"Can't wait for this Saul redemption story at Barcelona, he's about to drop a world-class season and be rated higher than Griezmann."

"Could we explain Barca's interest in getting Saul for 2 years and letting Griezmann join their direct rival? Suarez's example wasn't enough?"

"Griezmann is a great player, we just need a player of Saul's profile even more. Not sure where Griezmann would fit at Atleti, possibly in Felix's spot. He's likely taking a pay cut to join them, but Saul will be making a whole lot less. With the arrival of 

, having Griezmann in the team is completely unnecessary."

"Griezmann was the 2nd best forward for us in 2021. It's a robbery. Congrats Atletico for 2nd league title. F**k Bartomeu."

"Saul hasn't looked good at all last season. I don't know how he can suddenly improve. I'm hoping he does but it's tough."

"We paid €120m to Atletico for Griezmann, he looks like he's finally found his footing at Barca, and we're swapping him back to our rivals for one of their midfielders that doesn't even start? F**k sake."

'We know some fans wouldn't understand us': How Barcelona board reportedly explain Griezmann-Saul deal

"We know some fans wouldn't understand us and the whole [

 swap] deal but we're in the situation where we desperately need to reduce the wage bill," 

 board member has said, as per L'Esportiu.

As a reminder, Antoine Griezmann's Barca wages are currently 

more than twice as much as Saul's reported future salary

According to multiple top sources, the swap deal is now closer than ever, with the Frenchman waiting for 

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If Atletico give like 30/35 million with that, it’s a no brainer. Saul is 26 and entering his prime. He is literally a better version of Wijnaldum. Already accustomed to LaLiga, a box-to-box trained under Simeone. A Gem

Jerzy Olszewski

Papi DiNero

same as me, still askin my head and which place  used to produce positve things?

Stanford Clement

You’re right Akeem, the guy plays shit football. 
How’s Coacj Jrod haven’t seen him in a minute 
Hope he’s doing good 

Lil Korez

I just tire ooo! I thgt we ended the pursuit of unimportant players to come to Barca 🤦🏾‍♂️

Akeem Adeojo

we need a box a box type of player and saul that player givin the fact that we do not have money and most of all it is griezmann or messi we have to lose one of them

doidao  do barca

Brother I’ve seen Saul play and I won’t particularly pen him down for a must have player in Barca….
Haven’t said that, isn’t Griezmann an overall kinda player? Just as he runs to d front to score, so does he run to d back to defend. Since we have more attackers in the squad, why not convert Griezmann as a proper attacking midfielder? He loves playing behind d strikers anyways.
I just feel Greizmann has shown his passion for the club engh and also proven it on the pitch. Hmmmm
I’m skeptical about this bro! I am 😓

May I ask, what’s so spectacular abt Saul? 
I get the idea behind Felix bu Saul?
Cmon now 🙄🙄🙄🙄🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

Player		G
Alexander Sørloth	Villarreal	23
Artem Dovbyk	Girona	21
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	19
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona	18
Antoine Griezmann	Atletico Madrid	16

Griezmann and Saul 'give green light' to swap deal, Barca want money included – Fabrizio Romano

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