Barcelona Already Confident Recruiting Griezmann After Atletico’s Defeat from Juventus

DBasia.news –  Antoine Griezmann is believed able to improve Barcelona’s ability. The Catalunya club has reportedly targeted Griezmann after Atletico Madrid’s defeat fom Juventus in the Champions League.

Antoine Griezmann confirmed he would leave Atletico Madrid after playing for five years. According to the circulating news, the player will head to Barcelona.

“I want to let you know if you have made the decision to leave. I want to experience new things and have new challenges,” Griezmann said.

“It’s very challenging for me to take this path. However, I feel that is what is needed,” Griezmann said.

“I want to thank you for all the love you have given me in these five years, where I have won the first important trophy with a club.”

“It was an extraordinary moment and I always remember it. That’s right, you will always be in my heart,” Griezmann explained.

According to Marca’s report, Barcelona decided to activate Griezmann’s release clause worth of 125 million euros. Barcelona took this step as they have experienced two failures in the Champions League.

Last season, Barcelona were eliminated by AS Roma despite having won 4-1 in the first leg. Meanwhile, in this edition of the season, Lionel Messi and his mates lost 4-3 on aggregate to Liverpool.

Barcelona will likely sell players to close funds to purchase Griezmann. Philippe Coutinho is rumored to be the first player to be sold by Barca.