Atletico completely re-signed Griezmann from Barcelona

We are thrilled to announce that Antoine Griezmann has signed a everlasting contract till 2026! pic.twitter.com/H7B7Gsyreo

— atletico madrid (@atletienglish) 10 October 2022

Barcelona had signed the World Cup winner in 2019 after triggering his 120 million euro ($116.51 million) launch clause however the Frenchman didn’t settle on the Camp Nou, scoring simply 35 objectives in 102 matches. The sad striker re-signed for Atletico on mortgage final 12 months in a deal that allowed Diego Simeone’s aspect to increase their spell for an additional 12 months earlier than negotiating a everlasting switch with Barca. “I’m happy to be where I want to be! Thanks everyone,” Griezmann wrote on Twitter after the deal was introduced.

Financial particulars of the switch weren’t disclosed, however Spanish media reported that the price was within the area of €20 million and an extra €4 million was in add-ons.

Atlético had been eager to deliver again Griezmann completely, however Simeone gave him a cameo position because the membership reportedly didn’t wish to set off a clause the place he can be charged 40 million euros for taking part in greater than 50% of his minutes if obtainable. must pay. Barca had already changed him after they went on an in depth season spending spree to signal Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha and Jules Coundé, whereas Andreas Christensen, Franck Casey, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all made free transfers. Arrive on But the Spanish membership wanted to promote gamers and cut back wages to adjust to LaLiga’s monetary truthful play guidelines and letting Griezmann go would scale back his wage invoice to take care of his spending restrict for the following season.

Atletico are fourth within the LaLiga standings after eight matches, six factors behind leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona.