Tag: Antoine Griezmann

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The release clause dropped from 200m to 120m euros on 1 July, but Atletico Madrid claim the deal was done before then and that they are definitely due the larger amount for Griezmann's transfer. "It is possible to block a player's transfer," Tebas toldOnda Cero. "La Liga will have to decide what course of action to take." Antoine Griezmann has already played a friendly match for his new team - a 2-1 friendly loss to Chels...

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Atletico have taken issue despite said clause being met in full, pointing to negotiations - and an agreement - between the player and the club taking place when Griezmann's buyout clause was still €200m. Posted on Atletico Madrid's official website, the statement reads: "Antoine Griezmann, represented by his lawyer, appeared at the headquarters of Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) to termina...

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 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about the French forward's future team, Gil Marin said: "I know exactly where he's going to play. I've known since march. In Barcelona," he told Radio Estadio. "There are players who feel they are greater than the squad, we have to form a group of men," hinting at Griezmann wanting out. After France's last game against Andorra, Griezmann said: "You need to be a little patient. It's too soon...

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 time over his future, with Barca reportedly ready to pay his £89m release clause in order to add him to their attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the 27-year-old is confident he made the right decision, telling L'Equipe: "It's like when you get love at home. You're not going to go anywhere else. "At the club, they've done everything to make me feel good, including efforts to sign important players and create a great team....