Barcelona photographed, Atlético writes letter of complaint: While the Catalans plan the performance of Antoine Griezmann, Madrid does not want to accept the superstar change - at least not on the previous terms. It's about the question: Since when exactly are Griezmann and Barca agreed?
To the outcry of Atlético Madrid, the FC Barcelona met a clocked agenda. World Champion Antoine Griezmann arrives today at the Spanish championship, for point 21 o'clock his first photo session is scheduled in the fan shop of the Camp Nou. On Sunday at 18.15 clock the star attacker is to sign his five-year contract, another photo shoot follows at 19.30 clock the official presentation. For a renegotiation of the transfer with Atlético there is of course no time from Barca view. The Catalans are moving to normality.
A normality that is by no means accepted by Griezmann's previous club from the Spanish capital. The Rojiblancos are demanding from Barcelona a look-ahead of the EUR 80 million transfer, as it is "obvious" that the agreement between the player and FC Barcelona was closed before the exit clause was lowered from EUR 200 million to EUR 120 million has been". Atletico President Enrique Cerezo told the Catalan radio station RAC1: "If the club publishes this message, it will be because there is evidence, and we will investigate it and demand the amount that we deem necessary."Atlético relies in his argument not least on the fact that the 28-year-old Griezmann had already announced on May 14, want to leave the club after five years. By June 30, his exit clause was still at 200 million euros - a sum that would have made Griezmann the second most expensive player in football history after the Brazilian Neymar, who in 2017 for 222 million euros from Barcelona to Paris St. Germain.
It's only been two weeks since "Grizou" has 120 million dollars, which makes him the sixth most expensive kicker. Griezmann's attorney deposited this amount with the Spanish League Association LFP on Friday afternoon, shortly afterwards Barca made the change official. Atlético not, instead, the club published its open letter of complaint. According to its own statements, Madrid has "already initiated procedures that the association deems appropriate in order to protect its rights and legitimate interests."
The World Federation Fifa, which initially did not comment on SID demand on the subject, was already turned on by the Madrilenians at the end of 2017. At that time Atlético lamented an "illegal contact" of FC Barcelona to Griezmann. The matter silted, Barca continued to compete unchecked for the European Championship top scorer of 2016 - until just before the 2018 World Cup in a highly meaningful TV documentary ("La Decision") let his heart speak for Atlético and the then Europa League winner signed a new five-year contract. After just one season now the change of heart, the Griezmann explained in a no less oversubscribed video clip on Friday on Barcelona's social media channels.In the 52-second sequence, Griezmann walks on a lonely road at dusk, pausing and pondering, saying phrases like, "My dad taught me as a kid, trains did not just pass by, and now it's time for a new one To accept the challenge. " And further: "I will defend the colors of Barcelona with devotion, it is our time, this is our way." At Griezmann this will continue dramatically, that seems certain.
