Antoine Griezmann
Pique speaks on fight between Messi and Griezmann
Gerard Pique insists Barcelona players Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have a perfectly normal relationship. Earlier this month, new signing Griezmann conceded to finding it “difficult” to connect with Barcelona’s superstar as neither of them are naturally big talkers. It had been rumoured Messi, who hoped for Neymar’s return to the club, objected to the club’s pursuit […]
Antoine Griezmann’s transfer to Barcelona could lead to closure of Nou Camp
The row over Antoine Griezmann’s summer transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona could lead to the Catalans being forced to play a match behind closed doors. Atletico are determined not to let the matter of Griezmann’s controversial summer move lie, and remain adamant that Barca owe them more than the £107million they paid for the Frenchman in the […]
La Liga chief confirms Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona could be cancelled
Antoine Griezmann’s transfer move to Barcelona could be blocked in a row over the fee, La Liga president Javier Tebas claims. Atletico Madrid complained after Barcelona announced they had signed the France international forward, after activating his 120m euro (£107m) release clause on 12 July. The release clause dropped from 200m to 120m euros on 1 July, […]
Barcelona had to take out £31.5m loan to buy Griezmann which rules out Neymar move
Barcelona have grudgingly conceded they had to take out a huge £31.5million loan to complete the signing of Antoine Griezmann for £108m. The move shows they will struggle to re-sign former player Neymar, who they sold to French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a world record £195m in 2017. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed the […]
Atletico deny Antoine Griezmann sale: ‘Release clause is still 200 million euros’
Atletico Madrid have released an official statement denying that Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann and stating their intention to open legal proceedings regarding the move. The France international signed for the Blaugrana on Friday, July 12, with the Spanish side having paid the striker’s €120 million release clause. However, Atletico have taken issue despite said clause […]
Atletico Madrid confirm Antoine Griezmann will play at Barcelona next season
The CEO of Atletico Madrid, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, has calmly revealed that Frenchman Antoine Griezmann will be playing at the Camp Nou next campaign. The France international’s future at Atletico has been much of a debate this summer, but it has now been confirmed that he will be a Barcelona player ahead of next […]
‘Ignorance is always bold:’ Sergio Ramos blasts Griezmann over Messi and Ronaldo claims
Sergio Ramos went for Atletico Madrid ‘s Antoine Griezmann in his media conference ahead of Wednesday’s first Champions League game with Roma, claiming the player was ‘ignorant’. Ramos was asked: ‘What do you think about Griezmann saying he now eats at the same table as [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo? He replied with a Spanish […]
Griezmann: I’m on the same level as Messi and Ronaldo
Antoine Griezmann claimed he is on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or, despite conceding he can still make improvements to his game. The France international missed out on the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s The Best award, the winner of which will be […]
Antoine Griezmann explains why he rejected Barcelona transfer
Antoine Griezmann admits it was difficult to reject a move to Barcelona but insists he feels “love” at Atletico Madrid. The France star was heavily linked with the Barca before the World Cup but revealed in June he would be staying at Atletico through a video message entitled ‘The Decision’ . Griezmann agonised for some […]
Messi confirms he wants Griezmann at Barcelona
Barcelona’s players continue to talk in a positive way about the possible arrival of Antoine Griezmann during the transfer summer with the latest being Lionel Messi. A couple of weeks ago, it was the turn of Luis Suarez, who revealed that he would welcome the signing of the France international. Now, it is Lionel Messi […]