Samuel Umtiti: Griezmann happy at Atletico Madrid
5 years, 9 months ago

Samuel Umtiti: Griezmann happy at Atletico Madrid

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Barcelona and France centre-back Samuel Umtiti is not expecting his international colleague Antoine Griezmann to join him at Camp Nou, adamant he is happy at Atletico Madrid. Despite Griezmann ultimately rejecting Barca's pursuit in that saga, the speculation has resurfaced in recent weeks, suggesting the Catalans will go for him again at the end of the season. READ | Pogba: Real Madrid is a dream for anyone Umtiti knows Griezmann well, having played alongside him at international level for several years, and he is convinced the forward is content where he is, suggesting the 28-year-old could come to regret leaving if he makes that decision. Both Griezmann and Umtiti were key members of the France squad which won the World Cup last year, but the Barca defender has paid for that success physically.

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La Liga: Barcelona terminates contract of FIFA World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti
1 year, 6 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona terminates contract of FIFA World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti

The Hindu  

Barcelona has terminated the contract of France defender Samuel Umtiti three years before it was supposed to end, the La Liga side confirmed on Friday. “FC Barcelona and defender Samuel Umtiti have reached an agreement to release the player from the contract binding him to the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. Umtiti played 133 times for Barcelona, …

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona
2 years, 3 months ago

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona

News 18  

Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. Griezmann has been on loan at Atletico since August 2021 after a difficult spell at Camp Nou, following his 120 million euro move in 2019. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s …

Atletico de madrid confirm signing of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona
2 years, 3 months ago

Atletico de madrid confirm signing of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s plans last season but has largely been reduced to substitute appearances in the current campaign as Atletico tried to escape paying a reported obligatory 40 …

Samuel Umtiti gets an emotional reception as he arrives at Lecce following Barcelona loan exit
2 years, 4 months ago

Samuel Umtiti gets an emotional reception as he arrives at Lecce following Barcelona loan exit

Daily Mail  

Samuel Umtiti has received a rapturous reception upon his arrival in Italy at new club Lecce after arriving at the Serie A club on a season-long loan from Barcelona. Persistent injuries have seen Samuel Umtiti's playing time severely reduced at Barcelona Breaking into the first team at Lyon aged just 18, Umtiti was quickly recognised as one of Ligue 1's …

Samuel Umtiti to join Lecce on loan
2 years, 4 months ago

Samuel Umtiti to join Lecce on loan

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s defender Samuel Umtiti will join Serie A side Lecce on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. Umtiti arrived at Barcelona in the summer of 2016 from Olympique Lyonnais and was an important first-team player, making just under 100 appearances in his first three seasons with the club, before recurring knee injuries hampered …

Barcelona offer Samuel Umtiti to Newcastle on a potential loan deal
3 years ago

Barcelona offer Samuel Umtiti to Newcastle on a potential loan deal

Daily Mail  

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has been offered to Newcastle United on a potential loan deal with option to buy. Manager Eddie Howe wants two centre-backs and is weighing up other options after their initial £30m bid for Lille's Sven Botman was rejected. Newcastle have been offered Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti as boss Eddie Howe hunts for two new centre-backs in …

Antoine Griezmann is focused on winning over Atletico Madrid fans
3 years, 4 months ago

Antoine Griezmann is focused on winning over Atletico Madrid fans

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when they travel to Espanyol this weekend, after rejoining the champions from cash-strapped Barcelona on the final day of the transfer window. Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when they face Espanyol The forward re-signed on a loan deal from Barcelona where he joined …

Antoine Griezmann set for Atletico Madrid 'Homecoming'
3 years, 4 months ago

Antoine Griezmann set for Atletico Madrid 'Homecoming'

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when it travels to Espanyol this weekend, after rejoining the La Liga champion from cash-strapped Barcelona on the final day of the transfer window. Atletico, along with city rivals Real Madrid, face a race against time to see if their South American contingents will arrive back and be ready …

Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', admits president Joan Laporta
3 years, 4 months ago

Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', admits president Joan Laporta

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann was 'not the player Barcelona needed' and didn't fit into their system, admits president Joan Laporta after the player was sent back to former club Atletico Madrid on loan. Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', according to president Joan Laporta Laporta said the forward's attitude was never in question after he was loaned back to Atletico Speaking …

Atletico Madrid 'REJECTED direct swap deal with Joao Felix to bring Antoine Griezmann back'
3 years, 5 months ago

Atletico Madrid 'REJECTED direct swap deal with Joao Felix to bring Antoine Griezmann back'

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid rejected the chance to bring Antoine Griezmann back to the club from Barcelona in a direct swap deal with Joao Felix, according to reports in Spain. Reports last week suggested Barcelona are ready to sell France star Griezmann, who is the club's current highest earner on £294,000 a week with free agent Lionel Messi yet to re-sign. Atletico …

Samuel Umtiti 'rejected a January move to Liverpool' as Jurgen Klopp scrambled to sign a defender
3 years, 11 months ago

Samuel Umtiti 'rejected a January move to Liverpool' as Jurgen Klopp scrambled to sign a defender

Daily Mail  

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti reportedly turned down the chance to join Liverpool in the closing stages of the January transfer window. Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti reportedly rejected the chance to join Liverpool Klopp reportedly made an approach for Umtiti as he looked to solve his defensive problems The Reds reportedly saw the France international as a player who could help …

Premier League clubs eyeing potential move for Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs eyeing potential move for Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are on fresh alert to sign French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann who is the biggest loser from Lionel Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona. Griezmann had been promised the Messi role by new Barca boss Ronald Koeman had the Argentine legend left the Nou Camp but those plans are in tatters following Messi’s announcement on Friday …

Antoine Griezmann desperate for Lionel Messi to reach agreement with Barcelona to stay at the club
4 years, 4 months ago

Antoine Griezmann desperate for Lionel Messi to reach agreement with Barcelona to stay at the club

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann has expressed his desire for Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona. Messi's future at Barcelona remains unresolved after he submitted a transfer request, and Griezmann admitted that he doesn't have any inside information about whether his exalted team-mate will stay. Antoine Griezmann has expressed his desire for team-mate Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona Messi and his father …

Arsenal, West Ham and Everton 'involved in three-way tussle for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti'
4 years, 5 months ago

Arsenal, West Ham and Everton 'involved in three-way tussle for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is wanted by Arsenal, West Ham and Everton, according to reports. Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is reportedly wanted by Arsenal, West Ham and Everton French clubs Marseille, Lyon and Rennes are also reportedly keeping tabs on the situation. Clement Lenglet and Gerard Pique are the first choice centre backs and the former has also taken Umtiti's …

Barcelona Will be Destabilised With Antoine Griezmann in XI: Quique Setien
4 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona Will be Destabilised With Antoine Griezmann in XI: Quique Setien

News 18  

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann must have been relishing Tuesday's match with former club Atletico Madrid, but even with his side drawing 2-2 and needing a winner to rescue their ailing La Liga title bid, he was not called upon until added time. A third draw in six matches further doomed Barca's bid to win a third successive title and means …

Arsenal suffer blow in pursuit of Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal suffer blow in pursuit of Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti after he admitted he could return to former club Lyon. A series of injuries and the arrival of Clement Lenglet last year nudged Umtiti down the pecking order though and his time at the Nou Camp could be coming to a close. Arsenal target Samuel Umtiti …

Griezmann admits Barcelona 'not the easiest place to play'
5 years, 1 month ago

Griezmann admits Barcelona 'not the easiest place to play'

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann accepts his integration to life at Barcelona has not been easy but remains convinced he will be successful at Camp Nou. While his haul of four LaLiga goals and three assists in 11 matches is hardly alarming, Griezmann's performances have generally failed to inspire much excitement from fans, leaving them somewhat underwhelmed. It was thought the forward's arrival …

Clement Lenglet backs Antoine Griezmann to find his feet
5 years, 1 month ago

Clement Lenglet backs Antoine Griezmann to find his feet

The Hindu  

Clement Lenglet says Antoine Griezmann is happy at Barcelona and is confident his team-mate will become a Camp Nou success. READ: Sterling-Gomez incident puts spotlight on leaks to the media "It's not simple to fit in at a club like Barcelona," Lenglet told a news conference on Tuesday. "Like in the French national team, there is a very specific way …

UCL 2019: Umtiti back; Dembele in Barca squad vs Prague
5 years, 2 months ago

UCL 2019: Umtiti back; Dembele in Barca squad vs Prague

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti could make just his second appearance of the season on Tuesday after the defender was included in Barcelona's Champions League squad to face Sparta Prague. The France international received medical clearance to feature in the Champions League clash at Camp Nou after coming through a training session on the eve of the Group F fixture. The centre-back was …

Lionel Messi insists he has no issues with Barcelona new boy Antoine Griezmann
5 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi insists he has no issues with Barcelona new boy Antoine Griezmann

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has strongly denied the claim that he did not want Antoine Griezmann to sign for the club in the summer. Antoine Griezmann linked up with Lionel Messi this summer after joining for £108million Messi holds a very close friendship with frontman Luis Suarez, and reports in Spain suggested that the Argentine wanted a reunion with Neymar, …

Griezmann is very happy at Barca, insists team-mate Lenglet
5 years, 3 months ago

Griezmann is very happy at Barca, insists team-mate Lenglet

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann is having to adapt to a different style of play at Barcelona but is certainly not unhappy at the club, according to team-mate Clement Lenglet. There have also been concerns Griezmann is not suited to playing alongside club captain Lionel Messi, largely after the France forward admitted in a news conference that the pair do not often speak. …

Griezmann confident of Barcelona improvement
5 years, 3 months ago

Griezmann confident of Barcelona improvement

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann remains confident the club's performances will improve after a sluggish La Liga victory over Villarreal on Tuesday. It has led to increased scrutiny on head coach Ernesto Valverde, and while a 2-1 win over Villarreal has eased the pressure slightly, the manner of it will keep the Barca coach in the spotlight. France international Griezmann scored …

Injured Samuel Umtiti leaves France camp
5 years, 4 months ago

Injured Samuel Umtiti leaves France camp

The Hindu  

Samuel Umtiti has left France's training base and will miss Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Andorra after suffering a foot injury. READ| France 4-1 Albania: Griezmann penalty miss matters little as Coman leads the way in Paris France confirmed prior to Saturday's 4-1 win over Albania that Umtiti was suffering with the injury, ruling him out of the contest. Umtiti …

Barcelona squad did not oppose Antoine Griezmann signing, says Josep Maria Bartomeu
5 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona squad did not oppose Antoine Griezmann signing, says Josep Maria Bartomeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona players have no input into transfers and were not against the signing of Antoine Griezmann, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Reports in Spain claimed Ernesto Valverde's squad opposed the pursuit of France international Griezmann, who moved to Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid for €120million in July. The first magical night for @AntoGriezmann at the Camp Nou pic.twitter.com/HMRET0CEtd …

Rumour Has It: Atletico Madrid look to sign Mauro Icardi on loan from Inter
5 years, 4 months ago

Rumour Has It: Atletico Madrid look to sign Mauro Icardi on loan from Inter

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid has been busy during the transfer window and it may be aiming to land another star attacker. With Joao Felix having made an impressive start in Madrid, Atletico may strengthen yet again before the transfer window shuts on Monday. TOP STORY – ATLETICO LOOKS TO SIGN ICARDI ON LOAN Atletico Madrid is negotiating a deal to sign Icardi …

Antoine Griezmann set for Barcelona league debut as Philippe Coutinho is absent
5 years, 4 months ago

Antoine Griezmann set for Barcelona league debut as Philippe Coutinho is absent

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann will make his LaLiga debut for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao on Friday, but Philippe Coutinho is not involved. The France international, who joined from Atletico Madrid for €120million in the close season, starts in attack alongside Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele at San Mames. Frenkie de Jong makes his first league outing for Barca and lines up alongside …

Diego Simeone: Antoine Griezmann left Atletico Madrid for Barcelona at the right time
5 years, 5 months ago

Diego Simeone: Antoine Griezmann left Atletico Madrid for Barcelona at the right time

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone bears no ill feeling towards Antoine Griezmann following his move to Barcelona, and is adamant it was better to leave when he did instead of staying and potentially ruining their relationship. Simeone is overseeing a major rebuild at Atletico this close season, with Griezmann one of several key players to leave the club. Filipe Luis, …

Antoine Griezmann: Valverde tips new Barcelona signing to make easy adjustment to Messi and Suarez
5 years, 5 months ago

Antoine Griezmann: Valverde tips new Barcelona signing to make easy adjustment to Messi and Suarez

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde expects Antoine Griezmann to comfortably settle in alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez when the trio unite in Barcelona's starting XI. New signing Griezmann made his second Barca appearance in Saturday's routine 2-0 friendly victory over Vissel Kobe in Japan. READ | Barcelona new boy Griezmann proud of Messi praise It could form a front three with Griezmann …

Antoine Griezmann: Barcelona new boy proud of Lionel Messi praise
5 years, 5 months ago

Antoine Griezmann: Barcelona new boy proud of Lionel Messi praise

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann is proud of winning Lionel Messi's praise and says he is "desperate" to play alongside the Barcelona superstar for the first time. France forward Griezmann joined Barca from Atletico Madrid earlier this month but is yet to share the pitch with captain Messi, who skipped the club's tour of Asia due to his involvement at the Copa America. …

Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid demands La Liga block Barcelona's licence for the France star
5 years, 5 months ago

Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid demands La Liga block Barcelona's licence for the France star

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid has demanded La Liga prevent Antoine Griezmann from playing for Barcelona next season, according to the Spanish top flight's president Javier Tebas. - Antoine Griezmann makes it official However, Atleti has reported Barca to The Royal Spanish Football Federation, who have subsequently opened an investigation into the transfer. And La Liga president Tebas has revealed Atleti has also …

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann says he was in tears after finalising transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona
5 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann says he was in tears after finalising transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona

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Griezmann said that he was targeting European glory with Barcelona after their two humiliating exits from the Champions League in the last two years Madrid: Antoine Griezmann admitted on Sunday that he was moved to tears of happiness when his big-money move to Barcelona finally came through after a controversial exit from former club Atletico Madrid. “I was with my …

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann cried tears of joy after joining Barcelona from Atletico Madrid
5 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann cried tears of joy after joining Barcelona from Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann said he cried tears of joy after his transfer to La Liga champion Barcelona was finalised. Griezmann left Atletico Madrid for Barca after the Spanish giants triggered the French World Cup winner's €120million release clause. A look at the star's career in numbers Griezmann will link up with Barca superstar and five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi at …

Antoine Griezmann: Diego Simeone grateful for new Barcelona signing's star-making Atletico stint
5 years, 5 months ago

Antoine Griezmann: Diego Simeone grateful for new Barcelona signing's star-making Atletico stint

The Hindu  

Diego Simeone has expressed gratitude to Antoine Griezmann for gracing Atletico Madrid with five "faultless" seasons. READ | La Liga curiosity led Trippier to Atletico Madrid Atletico claims the La Liga champion still owes an additional €80 million, believing Barca to have privately agreed terms with the France international before his release clause dropped from €200 million to €120 million …

Barcelona: Antoine Griezmann feels 'lucky' to have played under Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone
5 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona: Antoine Griezmann feels 'lucky' to have played under Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone

The Hindu  

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann has credited Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone for his form in recent seasons, saying he felt "lucky" to have played under the Argentinian. Barcelona is confident there is "no evidence" of such an agreement taking place and, despite the bad blood between the two clubs, Griezmann has spoken glowingly about Simeone. READ | Playing next …

Griezmann's lawyer admits star is 'very disappointed' with Atletico
5 years, 5 months ago

Griezmann's lawyer admits star is 'very disappointed' with Atletico

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann is 'very disappointed' with the way former club Atletico Madrid have handled his transfer to Spanish rivals Barcelona. However, Atletico are believe they are owed a further £72m, alleging that negotiations between Griezmann and the Catalan club first took place before the release clause lowered on July 1. Antoine Griezmann poses for a photo as he is unveiled …

Atletico Madrid has evidence on Griezmann pre-contract agreement – Enrique Cerezo
5 years, 5 months ago

Atletico Madrid has evidence on Griezmann pre-contract agreement – Enrique Cerezo

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo claimed the club has evidence Barcelona had agreed to terms with Antoine Griezmann before his release clause dropped to €120million. Barca confirmed the signing of Griezmann on Friday on a five-year deal after a solicitor representing the forward deposited money for his buy-out clause at La Liga headquarters in Madrid. However, Atletico believes the France …

France Star Antoine Griezmann Joins Barcelona From Atletico Madrid
5 years, 5 months ago

France Star Antoine Griezmann Joins Barcelona From Atletico Madrid

The Quint  

Atletico, however, said it will demand that Barcelona pay what it considers the full 200 million euros since "it is obvious the commitment between the player and the Football Club Barcelona predates the lowering of the clause." A World Cup champion with France last year, Griezmann will give coach Ernesto Valverde a third true scorer with Messi and Suárez, in …

Atletico Madrid challenges Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona transfer
5 years, 5 months ago

Atletico Madrid challenges Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona transfer

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid is challenging Antoine Griezmann's transfer to Barcelona as it insists the Catalans should have paid €200million to activate his release clause, not €120m. However, Atletico believes the France international agreed terms with Barca before his clause dropped from €200m on July 1 and therefore claim it is owed an additional €80m to ratify the transfer. In a statement …

Griezmann defies Atletico Madrid by missing pre-season gathering, says club spokesman
5 years, 6 months ago

Griezmann defies Atletico Madrid by missing pre-season gathering, says club spokesman

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann delivered on his threat and failed to show up for the club's pre-season gathering on Sunday, a club spokesman said. Griezmann, a Barcelona target, had already said he would not turn up, Madrid sports daily Marca reported on Saturday, with Atletico then saying that "it changes nothing". On Sunday evening, the club tweeted …

Atletico Madrid CEO: Griezmann to join Barcelona
5 years, 6 months ago

Atletico Madrid CEO: Griezmann to join Barcelona

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin claims he has known since March that Antoine Griezmann will play for Barcelona next season. Griezmann revealed his desire to leave Atletico for a new challenge just before the end of the 2018-19 campaign, despite signing a new contract last June. READ | Real Madrid sign Ferland Mendy for €48m He was not …

Atletico's Griezmann not sure if he'll stay in La Liga
5 years, 6 months ago

Atletico's Griezmann not sure if he'll stay in La Liga

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann is not sure if he will stay in La Liga amid links to Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain as star forward prepares to leave Atletico Madrid. Griezmann will depart Atletico after five years and the French World Cup winner has been tipped to join Spanish champion Barcelona. 'Need for patience' "There's a need for patience, as it's still …

Lionel Messi 'tells Barcelona board that he has concerns' about Antoine Griezmann's attitude
5 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi 'tells Barcelona board that he has concerns' about Antoine Griezmann's attitude

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has told the Barcelona board he is reluctant to see Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann move to the Nou Camp. The World Cup winner made a late U-turn last summer expressing his desire to stay at Diego Simeone's side in his own documentary despite a deal to join Ernersto Valverde's men looking all but done. Many players in …

Transfer news: Griezmann not drawn on club future
5 years, 7 months ago

Transfer news: Griezmann not drawn on club future

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann refused to be drawn on his club future after helping France to a friendly win over Bolivia on Sunday. Griezmann announced last month he would be leaving Atletico Madrid after five seasons at the La Liga club, with reports linking the forward with a move to Barcelona or Premier League giant Manchester United. READ| Rakitic would 'love' Griezmann …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann rejection 'hurt' Barcelona - Xavi
5 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann rejection 'hurt' Barcelona - Xavi

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann's decision to turn down a move to Barcelona last year "hurt" the club, according to Xavi. READ | I'll keep my place if Pogba arrives at Madrid, says Kroos Barca is reportedly again front-runner for his signature, though head coach Ernesto Valverde has refused to discuss how Griezmann could fit into a forward line with Lionel Messi and …

Antoine Griezmann's lawyer 'to meet Barcelona chiefs this weekend'
5 years, 7 months ago

Antoine Griezmann's lawyer 'to meet Barcelona chiefs this weekend'

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann's lawyer is reportedly set to meet with Barcelona officials as the striker's move to the Nou Camp edges closer towards completion. Griezmann has informed Atletico Madrid that he intends to leave this summer after five seasons with the club. France striker Antoine Griezmann has told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave this summer According to MARCA, a …

Antoine Griezmann's Atletico Madrid career in numbers
5 years, 7 months ago

Antoine Griezmann's Atletico Madrid career in numbers

The Hindu  

Barcelona appears most likely to sign Antoine Griezmann after the France international announced he will be leaving Atletico Madrid, despite having signed a new five-year contract last June. 2014-15: Stepping into Costa's boots Griezmann had big boots to fill when he arrived at Atletico, with Diego Costa having scored 36 goals in all competitions as the club won LaLiga in …

How would Antoine Griezmann affect Barcelona?
5 years, 7 months ago

How would Antoine Griezmann affect Barcelona?

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann announced his intention to leave Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after five years at the club, surprising few who had seen reports of Barcelona's interest resurface in recent weeks. But with Atletico's season fading away and Barca going for a domestic double, Griezmann and his club published a video to Twitter in which the forward confirmed he is seeking …

Antoine Griezmann's imminent move to Barcelona pushes Philippe Coutinho towards Chelsea
5 years, 7 months ago

Antoine Griezmann's imminent move to Barcelona pushes Philippe Coutinho towards Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona would edge Philippe Coutinho closer to Chelsea providing they are granted a period of grace to sign players by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Barcelona will not be able to afford Griezmann’s £104m transfer – to be paid in full on July 1 – and his £15m net wages without selling players and they …

Antoine Griezmann announces Atletico Madrid exit
5 years, 7 months ago

Antoine Griezmann announces Atletico Madrid exit

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann has announced he is leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of the season amid widespread speculation he will make an impending switch to Barcelona. A post from Atleti's official Twitter account on Tuesday read: "Antoine Griezmann has informed the club that he will not continue as a rojiblanco next season." That decision was revealed in a lengthy television …

Atletico's Koke desperate for Antoine Griezmann stay
5 years, 7 months ago

Atletico's Koke desperate for Antoine Griezmann stay

The Hindu  

Koke is hoping that Antoine Griezmann will commit his future to Atletico Madrid and one day leave the club as a legend, much like departing centre-back Diego Godin. The France international has spent the last five years in the Spanish capital and his performances have received such acclaim that he has twice come third in the Ballon d'Or voting. Griezmann …

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