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Analysing the Positives and Negatives of a Griezmann-Saul Swap

By Aaditya Krishnamurthy

Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona is tipped to swap team with his former Atletico Madrid team mate Saul Niguez. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona is tipped to swap team with his former Atletico Madrid team mate Saul Niguez. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /
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Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Saul fits the profile that Koeman wants

Saul Niguez is a solid player. Last season was a struggle for him, but there is clear quality. Furthermore, he gives something completely different on the pitch. Look at past deals such as Paulinho and Vidal. The former is a bit of stretch, but both brought a physical presence and dynamism that the midfield didn’t have.

Furthermore, Ronald Koeman wants a player of that profile, especially after missing out on Gini Wijnaldum to PSG. Niguez is younger, has La Liga experience, and crucially has big-game experience, thanks to Atletico’s Champions League campaign in 15-16.

Niguez would be a huge help in the midfield, but…

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