Rivaldo advises Barcelona to keep Griezmann, forget Aubameyang

Brazilian football legend, Rivaldo has advised Barcelona to keep Antoine Greizmann instead of replacing him with Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Griezmann is also speculated to be used to lure Paris St Germain to allow Neymar return to Barcelona or to prise Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan.

Rivaldo, however, feels Barcelona should give Griezmann enough time to prove his worth to the club.

The Barca legend told Betfair: “There are growing rumours about a potential Antoine Griezmann transfer to Internazionale in exchange for Lautaro Martínez or even a deal that could see the Frenchman go to PSG and Neymar come the other way.

“But I believe that Barca's board will give Griezmann more time to make an impression at the club.

“In Italy, Griezmann would have more difficulties and I think his future is in La Liga where he is well-adapted and ready to show his best game regularly.

“Barcelona just needs to be a little more patient before he builds more confidence and starts playing with more personality.”

Appreciating Barcelona's interest in Aubameyang, Rivaldo questioned whether he's the right fit for manager Quique Setien.

“Barcelona always looks for the best players available in the market and Aubameyang is obviously a great player who could be a boost for the club.

“But other than simply signing a player, Barcelona must study if a certain player will fit into their current system, or if a transfer could end up forcing the new player to play in a different role, harming his own performance and potentially causing the team problems as well.

“So, it's crucial to analyse these factors carefully before making an offer to sign a player, as it isn't just the taste of the president and board that should decide this kind of stuff.

“You need to understand if the manager would approve of it and will have a space for the player in his system.

“To fit on a new team's system is crucial, so Barcelona must be aware of that all the time and ask: Would that player fit on Quique Setien's system?”