In a press conference, Xavi wished “the best” to Antoine Griezmann, who is leaving FC Barcelona to join Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona coach Xavi confirmed at a press conference on Saturday that a “accord“had been found between the Catalan club and Atlético Madrid for the final transfer of the French international of Antoine Griezmann, so far loaned to the Madrid club.
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«The club told me that they have reached an agreement, but it’s not official yet. If there is an agreement, it means that all parties are satisfied. I wish the best to the player“, slipped Xavi in a press conference, before the match against Celta Vigo on Sunday (9:00 p.m.) for the 8th day of La Liga.
Antoine Griezmann moved from Atlético to Barcelona in the summer of 2019 for 120 million euros, but after two disappointing seasons in Catalonia he returned to Atlético on loan for two seasons in the summer of 2021, with a compulsory purchase option of 40 million euros based on playing time criteria.
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Since the start of the season, and to avoid paying this amount, Rojiblancos coach Diego Simeone had to limit his appearances to just half an hour of play at the end of the match.
But the Spanish press reported that Atlético and Barça had finally agreed on a purchase option of 20 million euros, instead of the 40 initially planned. The team wrote him that “Grizou” would commit until 2026 with Atlético with a salary reduced to eight million euros net annually (against 12 currently).
On Saturday, Antoine Griezmann started for the second time in a row – hollow confirmation of an agreement between the two clubs – and contributed to Colchoneros’ 2-1 victory against Girona with an assist for Angel Correa in the 5th minute. .