He is still Diego Simeone’s darling. But he is no longer a starter with Atlético de Madrid. The paradox Antoine Griezmann never stops questioning in Spain in recent hours at the sight of the treatment reserved for the world champion by the Colchoneros. Replacing against Getafe (0-3) and Villarreal (0-2), the Frenchman only came into play in the last half hour. Complicated to weigh on the destiny of his family with this playing time.
In Spain, the cause of this low total of minutes is clear: selon Relevo, it is a clause imagined between Barça and Atletico last summer during the formalization of the two-year loan that changes everything. According to this, Atletico will have to pay Barca 40 million at the end of the season if Griezmann has played 45 minutes in almost 50% of the matches for which he is available. In other words, if Griezmann is an indisputable holder, like last season, the option becomes automatic.
Problem: Atletico does not intend to pay these 40 million and is looking for a parade to avoid paying this sum. Hence this start to the season on the bench for Griezmann. A situation that worries Barça, according to Sport. But also Diego Simeone who does not really know on which foot to dance in the case. As for Griezmann, he is biding his time, the silent victim of a clause that could ultimately turn against him…
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