Barcelona want to enact significant changes in the summer, and to sustain this, may trade several players, including Antoine Griezmann. Barcelona may sell Griezmann to raise funds for transfers, as they are already officially prepared for offers for him.
It is not news to most that Barcelona are currently suffering financially due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. They are also under pressure to sustain the crippling debt that former president Josep Maria Bartomeu put them in.
And current president Joan Laporta intends to update the squad and sell several star players, to manage funds, reports Marca.
So, Barca could part ways with a number of players this summer to reduce their wage bill.
As part of this strategy, the Blaugrana are ready to open to considering bids for forward Antoine Griezmann. Barcelona may sell Griezmann to raise funds.
Barca have no complaints about the Frenchman’s game, actually but only need the proceeds from his transfer.
The club will also funnel some funds from Griezmann’s sale paying into Lionel Messi’s wages, which they otherwise cannot afford.
According to Eurosport, Barcelona consider Lionel Messi’s contract extension to be a top priority to resolve.
The Argentine is one of the highest earners in world football and continues to be the talisman for the Catalan giants.
His extended stay with the club he wanted to leave a year ago is Barcelona’s most important piece of business.
Other Barcelona Stars
The Blue Garnet management will also attempt to sell a number of players whose performances do not suit the club.
As previously reported, this list includes Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic, Martin Braithwaite and others.
In addition to Griezmann and the “under-performers”, Barca don’t even mind selling several veterans, whom they no longer see as untouchable.
So, venerated stars like defenders Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba, as well as midfielder Sergio Busquets may not make it.
