Report: Barcelona Make Final Decision On Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho

FC Barcelona have reportedly made their final decision on Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho, who have been linked with departures.

The Catalan giants have reportedly been trying to offload both Griezmann and Coutinho ahead of the new season in an attempt to lower the wage bill.

Both players are said to be on high wages and while Griezmann did feature last season, Coutinho has not played for the Catalan giants since December 2020 due to injury.

Despite claims that the club are looking to offload, Mundo Deportivo and Marca have now reported that the attacking duo are expected to stay with the club this season unless a big offer arrives for either one of them.

Griezmann had been heavily linked with a return to Atletico Madrid in a potential swap deal that would have seen Saul Niguez go the other way, while Coutinho reportedly attracted interest from the Premier League and Serie A.

The reports add that manager Ronald Koeman is planning use both players for the upcoming season unless a sizeable offer comes in in the next few weeks.

Alphonse Areola – has joined West Ham United on loan from Paris Saint-Germain

Marcus Bettinelli – has joined Chelsea after leaving Fulham on a free transfer

Joachim Andersen – has joined Crystal Place from Olympique Lyon

Donyell Malen – has joined Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven

Toby Alderweireld – has joined Al-Duhail from Tottenham Hotspur

Pablo Rosario – has joined Nice from PSV Eindhoven

Stevan Jovetic – has joined Hertha Berlin from Monaco

Bryan Gil – has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Sevilla

Erik Lamela – has joined Sevilla from Tottenham Hotspur

Raphael Varane – has joined Manchester United from Real Madrid

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