Atletico and Barcelona close to an agreement for Griezmann

According to The Times, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are close to reaching an agreement on a permanent transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Camp Nou to Wanda Metropolitano. The news will have been a blow for Juventus, who hoped that such an agreement would not be concluded and that they could embark on the race for the services of the French striker.

Barcelona signed Griezmann from Atletico in 2019 for a fee of €120m, allowing the Rojiblancos to sign Joao Felix from Benfica for around the same amount. However, Griezmann failed to make the desired impact on the Catalan club, and he was sent back to Atletico on a two-year loan last summer, with a certain minutes-related obligation clause inserted. in agreement.

In hopes of getting their man back for less than the amount set in the clause, Atletico have carefully managed Griezmann's playing time this term, and it looks like the strategy has produced results. The Times report indicates a figure of 25 million euros.