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FC Barcelona transfer rumour update – Antoine Griezmann and Javier Mascherano

By Chiranjib Ghosh

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 27: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates during the UEFA Champions League 2017-18 match between Atletico de Madrid and Chelsea FC at the Wanda Metropolitano on 27 September 2017, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 27: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates during the UEFA Champions League 2017-18 match between Atletico de Madrid and Chelsea FC at the Wanda Metropolitano on 27 September 2017, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images) /
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Javier Mascherano may seal a return to River Plate at the end of the season

MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 14: Javier Mascherano of Barca looks on before the match between Atletico Madrid and Barca as part of La Liga at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Patricio Realpe/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 14: Javier Mascherano of Barca looks on before the match between Atletico Madrid and Barca as part of La Liga at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Patricio Realpe/Getty Images) /

Javier Mascherano has been giving hints as to his Barcelona future in recent interviews. He has subtly indicated that he is on his way out of the Camp Nou. But he also said that he hasn’t decided on his future destination.

Reports have suggested that he may be going to the United States to play for a MLS side. But a new destination has emerged for him, one which suits his talent, more so than a MLS club. River Plate have entered the race for his signature.

Although they will be rivaled by Liverpool, Mascherano has indicated that he would prefer a move back to his homeland.

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"He said, “I believe I need to give a chapter of my career to River Plate.My problem is this is not guaranteed and I could be a prisoner of my own words, if the move does not happen I may be accused of lying.But the truth is that this is what I have thought about, but I have a good relationship with the club’s president Rodolfo D’Onofrio and we speak regularly.My future has nothing to do with money, I used to make my own decisions but now they’re done by my family, I cannot forget my kids and their situation.What will I be doing in January or summer? I have no idea.”"

Wherever might he go, ‘El Jefecito’ deserves a good send-off and it is the club’s duty to ensure that. Mascherano is a legend, and he needs to be treated like one.

Antoine Griezmann agrees personal terms with Barcelona

Earlier this week, a report emerged which said that Barcelona would be offering a wage package of €20 million to Antoine Griezmann to lure him to the Camp Nou. Apparently, that has done the trick.

Griezmann has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, and it removes a huge roadblock for the club to sign him. Next summer, his release clause will return to the original €100 million, and then, Barcelona can snap him up without any problems.

Next: Barcelona join race for Brazilian wonderkid Lincoln

If the transfer goes through, it would mean the end of Luis Suárez’s Barcelona career where he would select himself in the starting lineup. But the Uruguayan has aged, and it is time for his heir to take over.

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