Published 18:07 IST, November 19th 2020

Barcelona shouldn't have signed Antoine Griezmann, says presidential favourite Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the club shouldn't have invested in Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman joined Barcelona for a whooping £108m

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Barcelona's presidential candidate Victor Font believes Barcelona should never have made signing of French forward Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid last year. Griezmann joined Barcelona in summer of 2019 for an eye-watering £108 million and made his way to Camp u amid much fanfare and controversy. However, Griezmann has struggled to find his best form at club since. 

Speaking to Cadena Cope, Barcelona presidential candidate said: “Griezmann was a signing that shouldn’t have been made.” Victor Font has already insisted that Xavi Hernandez would be instilled as club coach if he is voted in, and former midfielder could become Blaugrana’s version of Sir Alex Ferguson. “We decided some years ago best person to help us build our organisation is Xavi,” Font said in an interview with Reuters. Victor Font also added that if Xavi asks club to sign Sergio Ramos, y would do so if it would prove to be ecomically viable.

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Griezmann plays through middle for France but is often deployed as a wide player to accommodate Lionel Messi and his best position in team is still something that hasn't been zeroed in on in over a year. Earlier this month, Antoine Griezmann's former nt Eric Olhats claimed Lionel Messi has a deplorable attitude, which is a contributing factor towards Griezmann's poor form. 

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Messi hits back: "I'm tired of always being problem for everything at club"

Speaking to  media at airport following his international duties, Messi said this week: "I'm tired of always being problem for everything at club. I get here after a 15-hour flight and I find a tax nt here, it's ridiculous." Messi shocked world when he handed in a transfer request in summer, however, a move away failed to materialise after club blocked his exit. 

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As per media reports, Manchester City are ready to make planned move by swooping for Argentine in  January transfer window and are actively working to finalise deal. Messi is still expected to leave Barcelona in 2021 as his contract comes to an end. re has been talk of an extension just yet. In case Victor Font becomes president, his biggest task will likely be to get Messi to finish his career at Barcelona. 

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18:07 IST, November 19th 2020