Griezmann edges closer to Barcelona switch

Published 12/07/2019 at 08:07 GMT

Barcelona appear to be edging closer to the signing of Antione Griezmann but confusion reigns as to whether they have paid the Frenchman's release clause.

Antoine Griezmann

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L'Equipe claimed on Thursday that the Spanish champions had deposited the Atletico Madrid man's €120 million fee.

However, Catalan newspaper Sport has denied that the money has been paid but says the deal could be confirmed in the coming days.

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Griezmann went on strike to force through the move from the Spanish capital to Camp Nou, failing to show up to Atletico's pre-season training.

He is currently in Ibiza awaiting the move and will travel to Catalonia to be presented as a Barcelona player.

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