Barcelona to Sue Atletico Over Griezmann Transfer Fee

Antoine Griezmann with Barcelona in 2019
Antoine Griezmann with Barcelona in 2019. Photo by Jose Breton/Shutterstock (10371944m)

FC Barcelona is planning to file a lawsuit against Atletico Madrid demanding that the club pay them €40 million for Antoine Griezmann. The Blaugranes believe that their La Liga rivals are obligated to fulfill the contractual clause demanding this payment as Griezmann played over 45 minutes in 30 of the 37 games he was eligible for last season.

According to the clause in question, Atletico will be obligated to purchase Griezmann from Barcelona on a permanent deal if the Frenchman plays over 45 minutes in 50% of the games he is selectable for over the course of two seasons.

This condition has led to Atletico using Griezmann as a substitute, only bringing him on after the 61st minute of each of their first five La Liga fixtures.

“It’s not in my hands. I want to [play] more, but I will give everything in the minutes I am given. I am happy to be here, the only thing I want is to give everything for this club, for Cholo [coach Diego Simeone] and the fans,” Griezmann stated when asked about the ongoing situation between the rival La Liga clubs.

When questioned about the dispute, Barcelona coach Xavi stated that “It’s not to do with me, it’s an issue between the two clubs.”

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