Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann was reported to have agreed to a move to Barcelona. He has also received a five-season contract offer from Barcelona.
This week, Barcelona intensively held talks with Atletico Madrid regarding Griezmann’s transfer. The two camps are called not having significant difficulties to reach an agreement.
Barcelona will pay 120 million euros to Atletico. The price is in accordance with the value stated in the release clause in Griezmann’s contract. The clause will be active starting next July.
The communication space between Barcelona and Atletico has actually begun since the last 2018/19 season. It’s just that, at that time Atletico and Griezmann still wanted to continue working together for one more season.
Quoted from L’Equipe, negotiations between Barcelona, Atletico and Griezmann will soon be completed. Almost all the principal matters have been agreed upon by them. Including a contract with a duration of five seasons offered by Barcelona to Griezmann.
Antoine Griezmann is one of the most important stars in La Liga in the last five seasons. Therefore, Barcelona will also provide a salary in the amount that is not small for the 27-year-old player in his contract.
Barcelona will give Griezmann a 17 million euro salary for one season. This value was agreed by Griezmann, who claimed to have opened the door to communication with Barcelona since last March.
Griezmann, who has consistently been linked with Barcelona, appeared quite impressive in the 2018/19 season. The player who brought France the 2018 World Cup champion was able to score 21 goals in all competitions for Atletico.
Meanwhile, Atletico was also ready with Griezmann’s replacement. Los Rojiblancos are now finalizing negotiations with Benfica for the transfer of Joao Felix.
