Atletico Madrid and Barcelona discussed a possible swap deal
involving Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix, ESPN reports, but the idea was
dismissed between the two clubs.
The discussions took place earlier this month before both
teams were knocked out of the Champions League by RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich
respectively.
It is believed Barca suggested the swap as they look to
reduce their wage bill, with Griezmann reportedly earning five times as much as
Felix.
But the Rojiblancos, who are unwilling to let the Portugal teenager go, immediately turned down the idea.
Barcelona, however, claims it was Atletico who proposed a
return for Griezmann, in exchange for other players not including Felix, and
they rejected the offer.
Griezmann announced that he was leaving the Wanda
Metropolitano in May last year. Two months later, Barcelona paid his €120m
buyout clause, in what eventually was an acrimonious exit.
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