Griezmann, PSG’s huge blow?

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By: Manu Tournoux

While Paris Saint-Germain will be looking for major recruits to compensate for the departure of Kylian Mbappé, the name of Antoine Griezmann has been suggested.

Paris Saint-Germain supporters have a few months to make their choice and compose their dream lineup. With the announced departure of Kylian Mbappé, the capital club will invest the money saved on the Bondynois’ XXL salary by recruiting several major players.

PSG will undoubtedly recruit a new center forward (Victor Osimhen? Rafael Leao? Lautaro Martinez?), and would also like to add the promising Leny Yoro (Lille) to their defense. But it is in midfield, again and again, that the work is greatest. The idea being to surround the prodigy Warren Zaire-Emery with world-class elements.

Griezmann for 15 million euros?

PSG should logically reactivate certain avenues explored in recent months, such as those leading to Bruno Guimarares, Joshua Kimmich or even Bernardo Silva. But another name was slipped this Sunday by Loïc Tanzi, that of Antoine Griezmann. If I’m PSG, I’ll go to Griezmann every day this summer.” tweeted the journalist from L’Equipe, mentioning a release clause of 15 million euros.

A player as creative and hard-working as Griezmann would do PSG a world of good. And at the price mentioned above, for a player who will turn 33 in March, this is a superb opportunity. But as Loïc Tanzi added: Then you have to convince him…” Nothing says that “Grizou” will want to leave Atlético de Madrid, where he is shining at the moment, and where he feels at home. But the opportunity to play in Ligue 1 for the very first time in his career could perhaps appeal to the Frenchman…