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Atletico Madrid confirm permanent transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona
By Adeleye Kunle
Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed on a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026.
Griezmann has been on loan at Atletico since August 2021 after a difficult spell at Camp Nou, following his 120 million euro (116.5 million dollar) move in 2019.
“Griezmann has signed a deal that links him to our club until June 30, 2026,” said Atletico in a statement.
The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s plans last season but has largely been reduced to substitute appearances in the current campaign as Atletico tried to escape paying a reported obligatory 40 million euro purchase fee if he played over a certain number of games.
Atletico and Barcelona negotiated a new deal with Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirming the fee during the club’s members’ assembly on Sunday.
“It is for 20 million euros plus four more in variables,” said Laporta.
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