Football news - Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona in shock deadline day move
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Updated 01/09/2021 at 06:06 GMT
France international Antoine Griezmann joined Barca from Atletico in 2019 in a deal worth €120 million. Despite the huge fanfare and transfer fee, Griezmann only showed glimpses of his quality in Catalunya. He will now look to make his mark back at his former club who are embarking on the defence of their Liga title
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
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Antoine Griezmann has sealed a remarkable return to Atletico Madrid, with a loan deal from Barcelona with an option to buy completed.
Barcelona’s dire financial situation has seen them jettison players and renegotiate contracts of some leading stars.
Griezmann is one of the highest earners at Camp Nou, but Barca have now got him off their wage book with a sensational loan back to his former club, with an option to buy for €40 million.
The France international joined Barca from Atletico in 2019 in a move worth €120 million. Despite the huge fanfare and transfer fee, Griezmann only showed glimpses of his quality in Catalunya and Barcelona have had to take a huge loss on his move.
With Lionel Messi departing in the summer, the stage seemed set for Griezmann to take the limelight. However, the club deem it better business to get his wages out of the door.
It was reported earlier on Deadline Day that Joao Felix could head in the other direction and join Barcelona, but that did not materialise.
Griezmann saw Atletico win La Liga last term, and he will now look to play a big part in the defence for Diego Simeone’s team.
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