Barcelona to save FORTUNE from Griezmann sale
Karan Tejwani
- Updated: 19 Oct 2022 17:26 BST
- 3 min read
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid agreed a deal for the transfer of Antoine Griezmann earlier this month, ending a saga after an initial loan spell was agreed in 2021 and the Blaugrana have benefitted greatly from it.
Griezmann signed a two-year loan deal with Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window of 2021 having struggled to make a big impact with the Blaugrana since signing in 2019.
There was controversy earlier this season over who had ownership of Griezmann’s contract, with Barcelona claiming Atletico Madrid had met the clause that would see them sign the Frenchman permanently.
However, the clause was that Atletico Madrid would pay a €40 million fee to Barcelona, in case he plays for at least 45 minutes in the 50 percent of the games he is available in.
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Earlier this month, the two clubs confirmed an agreement had been reached as Atletico Madrid would pay €20 million for the transfer, with €4 million in variables, depending on their Champions League performances.
Barcelona celebrated the sale, believing it was of great economic value to them, and it’s an operation that will save them plenty in wages over the next few years.
Antoine Griezmann post-game tonight: 📻
"I know many people want to hear it from my voice and today I say it: I apologise for all the damage I have done".
"The most sincere forgiveness I want to give is effort on the pitch, working with my team mates, and nights like this". pic.twitter.com/SWW8XwUgeN— Matthew Clark (@MattClark_08) October 15, 2022
According to Marca, Barcelona will save a total of €125 million, as the Frenchman was due to earn €35 million every season and if the €23 million in amortisation is included, over the rest of his deal, it was a big saving.
The report claims that “this operation designed by Mateu Alemany is a success,” and that Barcelona are delighted with getting the deal over the line as Atletico Madrid were reluctant to pay the €40 million fee.
Griezmann has been doing well for Atletico Madrid since the start of this season, having scored four goals and provided three assists over the course of this campaign so far.
