Atletico Madrid have re-signed Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona on a everlasting foundation with the French striker signing a contract that can hold him on the membership till 2026, the LaLiga aspect mentioned on Monday.
We’re thrilled to announce that Antoine Griezmann has signed a everlasting contract till 2026! ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/H7B7Gsyreo
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 10, 2022
Barcelona had signed the World Cup winner in 2019 after triggering his 120 million euros ($116.51 million) launch clause however the Frenchman did not cool down on the Camp Nou, scoring solely 35 objectives in 102 appearances. The sad striker re-signed for Atletico on mortgage final 12 months in a deal that additionally allowed Diego Simeone’s aspect to increase his spell by one other 12 months earlier than they negotiated with Barca on a everlasting switch. “Happy to be where I want to be! Thanks to everyone,” Griezmann wrote on Twitter after the deal was introduced.
Financial particulars of the switch weren’t revealed however Spanish media reported the charge was within the area of 20 million euros with one other 4 million euros in add-ons.
Atletico have been eager to carry Griezmann again completely however Simeone gave him a cameo function because the membership reportedly didn’t wish to set off a clause the place they must pay 40 million euros if he performs greater than 50% of minutes when accessible. Barca had already changed him after they went on a spending spree within the shut season to signal Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, whereas Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers. But the Spanish membership wanted to promote gamers and cut back wages in a bid to adjust to LaLiga’s monetary honest play guidelines and letting Griezmann go will cut back their wage invoice to keep up their spending restrict for subsequent season.
Atletico are fourth within the LaLiga standings after eight video games, six factors behind leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona.
