Umtiti: It would be fantastic if Griezmann came to Barca

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann would be a fantastic addition for Barcelona, according to defender Samuel Umtiti.

Griezmann, 27, continues to be linked with a move to the LaLiga champions, with the France international expected to announce his future before the World Cup.

His international team-mate Umtiti – who signed a five-year deal with Barca on Monday – said Griezmann would be a welcome recruit at Camp Nou.

However, the 24-year-old said he had no discussions with Griezmann about his future.

“I talk a lot with Griezmann but not about this topic. We talk about Playstation, food, everything, but not about this,” Umtiti told a news conference.

“He is a great player and could help any team in the world. If he wants to come here, it would be fantastic.”

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Another player linked to Barca is Sevilla’s French defender Clement Lenglet.

Umtiti said he liked what he saw from the 22-year-old, who has spent the past season and a half at Sevilla.

“I watch every game because football is my life and I think Lenglet is a great player,” he said.

“I like how he plays and, in terms of if Barcelona will sign him or not, you have to talk to the managers, but I really like how he plays.”