However, Atletico Madrid do have an obligation to buy Antoine Griezmann for €40 million. Barcelona have given the Spanish champions the option of signing him permanently next summer or in 2023.
As per Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid have agreed to pay Antoine Griezmann’s full wages. The Frenchman returns to the Spanish capital after playing 102 games for Barcelona, scoring 35 times and winning the Copa Del Rey once.
Ronald Koeman wanted Atletico Madrid loanee Antoine Griezmann to stay at Barcelona
Losing Lionel Messi in the summer was a huge loss for Barcelona and Ronald Koeman was expected Antoine Griezmann to fill the void left by the Argentine. The Dutch manager confirmed earlier this month he was set to rely on the Frenchman this season, but the board seemed to have different plans.
Antoine Griezmann was booed by Barcelona fans during a league game this weekend and Ronald Koeman jumped to his defense. The manager said:
Barcelona have signed Luuk de Jong from Sevilla as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann this season.
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