Antoine Griezmann arrived at the Nou Camp on Saturday ahead of his official presentation as a Barcelona player on Sunday. The France forward has signed a four-year contract at the club, with a €800m buyout clause.
Speaking to media, Griezmann said he very excited working with the team-mates and keen to play alongside Lionel Messi at the club.
“I’m looking forward to seeing what [Lionel] Messi is like on a day-to-day basis in training. Playing next to him will be an incredible joy.” Griezmann said.
“I’m very happy, I’m very excited and I’m looking forward to working with the squad and meeting my new team-mates.
“It’s a new challenge and new targets. These are important things and I hope I can do as well as I can. All of them – La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League. They’re the club’s goals and my goals.
“With Sam [Umtiti] and Ousmane [Dembele], I have a very good relationship with both of them. I look forward to seeing them.” Griezmann added.
Griezmann scored 133 goals in 256 appearances for Atletico Madrid after joining from Real Sociedad in 2014. The 28-year-old striker knows his potential and knows he can contribute much more to Barca in the 2019/20 season.
“I want to win it all. La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League. They are both the club’s and my goals. I wish I can achieve it here. Now it’s time to take on the challenge of a new decision.” Griezmann said.
“Finally, paths cross. I’ll defend the Barca colours with all my determination and commitment. It’s our time. This is our path.” he added.
Barcelona on the other hand, they still have their eyes set on Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar. The La Liga champion are excepted to launce a transfer bid at the and of the July.
Neymar has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp, but it would take a world-record fee to bring him back. The Brazilian is already the most expensive player of all time after the Blaugrana sold him to PSG for €200m in 2017.
