DBasia.news – The French striker, Antoine Griezmann, finally officially joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid. Blaugrana redeemed the purchase clause of 120 million euros.
Barcelona have indeed redeemed Griezmann’s clause which changed from 200 to 120 million euros as of July 1, 2019. However, Atletico were still disappointed and accused Barca of paying less, because they considered Barca to agree with Griezmann before July 1, 2019.
Atletico will continue to fight for things they believe in. Even so, Griezmann can already be called the second new Barca player this summer for the first team after recruiting Neto from Valencia.
Four other new players were recruited for Barcelona B, namely: Ludovit Reis, Mike van Beijnen, Louie Barry, and Hiroki Abe. In terms of technique, Griezmann will further strengthen the Barca front line which already has Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.
However, like Yin and Yang or the dark and bright side, Marca saw good and bad things from the impact of Griezmann’s arrival at Barcelona.
The dressing room is split
The Barcelona players of course still remember the events of last year when Griezmann refused to join Barca. That changed the view of the atmosphere of the Barca dressing room to Griezmann.
Messi and Suarez, who had praised Griezmann, chose to refuse to talk about it. It is interesting to wait for the attitude of the players in the dressing room to welcome him. Exceptions can be made by French players, compatriot Griezmann.
Rare Opportunity
Buying a Griezmann-caliber player amid massive inflation in today’s players can be called a rare thing, given Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who are seen as the world’s two most expensive players today. Barca moved effectively to buy it when the clause dropped to 120 million euros.
Roles in the Team
The positive side of owning Griezmann in the team is his versatile ability to play as a wing forward or central striker. Valverde can use that role when he needs Griezmann as a wing or central attacker.
Welcome
Looking forward to the moment Barcelona introduce Griezmann at the Camp Nou will be highly anticipated. It’s interesting to see the response of Barca fans, who can welcome him with open arms or not because they don’t like Griezmann’s character.
Not to mention when later Griezmann plays away against his former club at Wanda Metropolitano. It’s hard to see Atletico fans applauding Griezmann’s commitment for five years to defend the club (2014-2019).
Hunger
For five years at Atletico Griezmann won one Europa League title, European Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup. He has the hunger to win the LaLiga and Champions League titles. His great desire could add to Barca’s motivation to pursue the same target.