Antoine Griezmann’s transfer to Barcelona is in sudden danger after Atletico Madrid consider taking legal action.
Atletico Madrid are considering mulling Barcelona for poaching Antoine Griezmann earlier this year. Spanish publication Cadena Sar say that the club has documents that show that the World Cup winner began talks with Barcelona last November before agreeing to personal terms in March.
That move has angered Atletico Madrid, who will take legal action against Barcelona in the forthcoming days. The relationship between these two clubs have widened ever since learning the method of tapping-up. The Atletico Madrid hierarchy believe that the attacker was diverted when they had both Champions League and La Liga in stake.
Earlier this month, the French International confirmed his departure from the club, although the destination has not been told anywhere. In a meeting with CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and Diego Simeone, Griezmann refused to disclose his next club. However, Atletico expected that his next could be Barcelona after their relentless pursuit last summer.
Now Atletico look forward into this issue, they will take a call if they want to take legal action against Barcelona. But this latest news from Cadena Sur could likely sour ties between the directors of Atlético and Barcelona, who, up to now, have always maintained a very cordial relationship.
Antoine Griezmann’s release clause falls from 200 to 120 million on July 1 and Barcelona will make a move on that day should there be no accusations against them. The World Cup winner has been one of the best performers for Atletico over the last few seasons and his departure will leave a huge loophole in the team.
Paulo Dybala has been tipped to be Griezmann’s replacement, but the Juventus forward has confirmed his stance to stay at Turin irrespective of the transfer talks.
Here’s how Twitter has reacted..
Atlético Madrid are considering taking legal action against Barcelona over the alleged poaching of Antoine Griezmann earlier this year…https://t.co/u8oSNDWXUs
— AS English (@English_AS) May 31, 2019
Griezmann and Neymar share the desire to play at Barça next season and that is what they have shown the club. The Atlético forward is a clear target and at the Camp Nou they want him to take Coutinho’s place, his release clause drops to 120 million euros in a month time. [md] pic.twitter.com/58PTly8BdN
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 1, 2019
There is no unanimity in the board about the possible signing of Antoine Griezmann. [sport] pic.twitter.com/9QNZuNBCmI
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 1, 2019
💥 Atletico is thinking of taking legal action against Barça for the possible signing of Griezmann during the season (1st reported by El Larguero). Griezmann’s contract ends in 2023 and as of July 1st has a 120M buyout fee [as] pic.twitter.com/eDwmTcSfuO
— FC Barcelona Fl 🏆 (@FCBarcelonaFl) May 31, 2019
Atletico Madrid could take legal action against Barcelona after information leaked that Barça negotiated with Griezmann in November. Atleti feel disrespected by Barcelona. [as] pic.twitter.com/3Wes4lDzUY
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) May 31, 2019
What’s next?
Antoine Griezmann looks poised to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The French International is the wanted list and Barcelona are prepared to meet his release clause.
