It has been coinfirmed that Antoine Griezmann has swapped Atletico Madrid for Barcelona after LaLiga’s champions triggered his €120million release clause.
France star and World Cup winner Griezmann will link up with Lionel Messi at Camp Nou on a five-year deal that includes an €800m buy-out option.
The 28 year old turned down a move to Barca in June last year as he opted to extend his Atletico contract. However, Griezmann informed the Madrid side of his desire to leave the Spanish capital following five years.
Griezmann has now made the switch to Barca, joining fellow recruits Frenkie de Jong and Neto through the door as Ernesto Valverde’s side eye a third consecutive LaLiga title.
The attacker was born in France and has spent his entire professional career in Spain. He moved to Atletico from Real Sociedad in 2014.
He won the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Supercopa de Espana during his time at Atletico.
Griezmann scored 15 LaLiga goals as Diego Simeone’s side finished second behind Barca in 2018-19, while he netted 21 in all competitions.