PSG rule out the signing of 30-year-old Barcelona forward to replace Mbappe

According to a report from Francesc Aguilar, Paris Saint Germain have ruled out the signing of Antoine Griezmann as a replacement for their potentially departing star Kylian Mbappe.

Over the past few years, Mbappe has led the Parisian forward line alongside Neymar Jr. The duo took PSG to the final of the Champions League in the 2019/20 season but fell short at the final hurdle.

Lionel Messi’s transfer to the Paris based club seemed to be enough to keep the Frenchman for another year. However, an aggressive bid from Real Madrid has changed the scenario.

The 22-year-old’s desire the play for Los Blancos is well known and a childhood dream for the player. Unsurprisingly, the Madrid based club went all out to sign the forward this summer.

Though the initial bid of €160 million was rejected by PSG, the subsequent bid of €180 million (including variables) has got the club directors on the edge of their seats. A move could be on the cards in the coming days.

In the case that Mbappe leaves, the UCL semifinalists will likely turn to the market for a replacement. That replacement, however, will not be Antoine Griezmann.

The World Cup winner has been linked with a move to Paris in the past, but his future at the moment seems to be at Barcelona. Moreover, in Messi’s absence, his role and importance in the squad grows manifold.

The Frenchman has failed to convince so far in the season, with poor performances against Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao. He will look to get back on scoring terms when Barcelona take on Getafe this weekend.