Griezmann leaves Messi (and Barça puts 150 million to 'plan b')

The French crack confirms that he will continue playing at Atlético de Madrid

It's time to meet The Decision . The most sought-after footballer, Antoine Griezmann , announced his future through the Zero platform of Movistar Plus , produced by Gerard Piqué

Through a paid channel, Griezmannstarred in a half-hour documentary where he talked about his life, his tattoos ... and his sporting future.

The big question was to know what his destiny would be: stay at Atlético de Madrid or join FC Barcelona to share a wardrobe with the best in the world?

The honor of military in the same team that Leo Messi was one of the main arguments to sign for Barca . And the Argentine star wanted to welcome him ahead of time.

Messi tried to convince him

Obviously, Messi was pronounced without being closed the signing. But he opened the doors wide to recognize that " in Barça have to be the best players in the world " and clarify that " Griezmann is one of the best ."

But The Little Prince lengthens the agony. And he does it through a very well thought-out documentary. Something that had never before been seen in the world of football.

"In the last talk I told her that I was not sure if she was going to stay in. There are many calls, messages to my sister, my sister has two important dates where my future will be clarified", explains Griezmann about a talk with CholoSimeone .

Griezmann's doubts

Then, Griezmann receives the call from his sister, who has met with Barcelona . He puts the two options on the table and tells him to decide with all the information he has. " What a mess, " complains the Gaul.

" I want to win the Champions, because there is something we need to win things, it seems bad luck after two finals, but it is not bad luck, something has been missing, and in the league we are always second or third, we are missing something . doubt is that if they bring players we can win the Champions here and enter the history of the club, "he analyzes.
It gives the feeling that you want to stay at Atlético , it's your place. But he throws back the failure to win the Champions League ever . Your dream, the great challenge.

"Dicen (el Barcelona) que no han ganado la Champions League desde hace 3 años y quieren ganarla contigo". #LaDecisión pic.twitter.com/nPiaOg2LgF
— Movistar+ (@MovistarPlus) June 14, 2018

"Everyone tells me to go, go, and like I do not know, I'm expecting something from Atlético, they think I have everything done and signed, but it's not like that, what happens in the final can help. winning a title I'm going, or now for the Champions,"reflects Griezmann in the documentary.

After much lengthening the incognito, Griezmann ends up revealing his future: he stays at Atlético . As Diario Gol advanced , the decision was made. And it was to continue dreaming in the Metropolitan Wanda , where he will charge more money than in the Camp Nou.

"Aquí si ganas algo, estás en la historia; allí vas a ser uno más. Siempre". Erika, esposa de Griezmann. #LaDecisión pic.twitter.com/4meVlaW4uz
— Movistar+ (@MovistarPlus) June 14, 2018

The Frenchman has left Leo Messi , who insisted to sign him, and Barça has already launched the search for his plan b, aspect that this newspaper has also been advancing for days.

Salah, the 'plan b' of Barça

At the moment, the main alternative is Mohamed Salah , star of Liverpool , whose price would skyrocket to 150 million euros. But it's not the only option.

Another player who likes Barça a lot is Kylian Mbappé . French as Grizou and used to play for the center, as second or first tip, but with great mobility. Although its price is at least 180 million euros .

the third way is to sign a first-level midfielder and goal-scorer, like Eriksen , and put Coutinho ahead of the game, playing as a left winger, in the style of Neymar .