Manchester United are reportedly letting the number 7 jersey in their club have no master because they are preparing for Antoine Griezmann next year.
The French striker is rumored to almost join the Red Devils in the transfer market summer of 2017 yesterday. However, the transfer failed because he did not want to leave Atletico Madrid , who was being sanctioned ban to bring in new players until next year.
Griezmann himself is believed to be leaving Atletico in the summer of next year. According to news reported by the Daily Star , United are ready to welcome the presence of the French players at Old Trafford.
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In fact, United themselves are also said to have promised to Griezmann that they will provide a jersey of sacred number 7 to the 26-year-old player. In addition, the Red Devils are also called will try memboyongnya with funds reaching 100 million Pounds.
Jersey number 7 itself throughout the history of United always used great players. Starting from George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jersey number was last used by the Dutch winger, Memphis Depay. But Depay failed to shine and eventually moved to Lyon.