5 reasons why Barcelona will become unstoppable if they sign Antoine Griezmann

#1 Signing Griezmann could ease Messi of his creative duties

Griezmann signing for Barcelona would be beneficial for Leo Messi

Imagine Leo Messi playing as a striker alongside Luis Suarez with Griezmann and Coutinho functioning as the two creative midfielders in a 4-2-2-2 formation. That would definitely relieve the Argentinian from his creative duties and help him concentrate solely on scoring goals - the job at which he is the best in the world.

Coutinho and Griezmann playing as the creative lynchpins of the team would help Messi unleash his powers in front of the goal. In a manner of speaking, the pair could well be his new Xavi-Iniesta duo, the two greats who played a vital part in making him the best footballer on earth.

And, the world doesn't need any special explanation as to how menacing Barcelona can be when their number 10 is at the height of his powers; for a better example, refer to season 2011-12.

Griezmann's acquisition will also improve the squad's attacking depth. Ernesto Valverde might well be left with a selection headache seeing the likes of Grizou, Messi, Suarez, Dembele and Coutinho, all in one place, but that's something he'd willingly accept, isn't it?