Details of Griezmann’s contract at Barcelona revealed

DBasia.news – Antoine Griezmann’s move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid closed the 2021 summer transfer market. The transfer occurred on a deadline. His departure adds to the long list of exodus of Barca players.

It is no longer a secret that Barcelona’s finances have been affected by the corona virus pandemic, plus debts that have been left behind since the era of Josep Maria Bartomeu. It can be seen from the transfers they do.

The Blaugrana signed Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero for free after their contracts ended with their respective clubs. Barcelona also signed Luuk de Jong from Sevilla after Griezmann returned to Atletico.

Meanwhile, in the transfer of players leaving Barca, they have released Emerson Royal, Junior Firpo, Antoine Griezmann, Jean Clair Todibo, Carles Alena, Juan Miranda, Matheus Fernandes, Monchu, Miralem Pjanic, Trincao, and Lionel Messi.

Some are sold permanently and some are on loan. Lionel Messi has been in the spotlight because of his reputation in Europe and the world, especially when he left because his contract was not renewed by Barcelona and he joined PSG.

However, Griezmann’s departure was also unexpected. Unexpectedly the French striker left in the same transfer window as Messi. But it must be done by Barcelona to reduce expenses in terms of salary.

Antoine Griezmann’s Contract Details

Sport-English revealed the details of the 2018 World Cup winner’s contract to the public. First, the transfer price of when he was recruited from Atletico Madrid in 2019 was 120 million euros and that was a large amount.

Compare this to now when the 30-year-old player was loaned by Atletico with a permanent option of 40 million euros in 2023.

Further from the report, also his salary for five seasons contracted by the club reached a total of 95 million euros, that does not include taxes. When divided over five seasons it is 17 million euros on annual salary or approximately Rp. 287 billion.

His income can increase annually until he reaches the final season and can reach a maximum of 21 million euros. Moreover, in his contract there is also an agreement that if Griezmann reaches a few games or wins a trophy, then it can increase his salary.

Judging by the details of his contract, it’s understandable that Barcelona would let go of the former Real Sociedad player. Barca loosened their finances by releasing several high-paid players including Griezmann and Messi.