Published 20:03 IST, October 11th 2022
Antoine Griezmann seals permanent transfer back to Atletico Madrid
The teams had been in a contractual dispute that was limiting he 31-year-old forward's opportunities for Atletico, which reportedly would have had to pay Barcelona 40 million euros ($38.8 million) if his playing time surpassed a certain number of minutes.
Atletico Madrid reached a deal with Barcelona on Monday to sign forward Antoine Griezmann on a permanent transfer, freeing the France international to play more minutes.
Atletico said Griezmann signed a contract with the club until June 2026. He was in the final season of his two-year loan from Barcelona.
The Catalan club said it will receive 20 million euros ($19.4 million) for the transfer, plus variables that could reach another 4 million euros ($3.8 million).
The teams had been in a contractual dispute that was limiting he 31-year-old forward's opportunities for Atletico, which reportedly would have had to pay Barcelona 40 million euros ($38.8 million) if his playing time surpassed a certain number of minutes.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone has been using the forward as a substitute after the 60-minute mark in most matches this season.
Griezmann scored three goals - including an important late winner against Porto in the Champions League - and had two assists so far.
Updated 20:03 IST, October 11th 2022