Arsenal would be ready to make a proposal to secure the services of Antoine Griezmann during the winter transfer window. The Gunners could put 40 million euros on the table to sign the striker from Atlético Madrid.
According to information obtained by Total soccer, Arsenal is closely monitoring the situation of Antoine Griezmann at Atlético Madrid. The Gunners club could launch an offensive if the striker does not play the number of games necessary for the automatic exercise of his purchase option, in the first part of the season. The Colchoneros would indeed be obliged to pay 40 million euros to Barça (which lends it to them) if the player takes part in at least 50% of the matches (and 45 minutes per match) between 2021 and 2023. The media understands that the Londoners would then put the 40 million euros and bonuses on the table to convince Barcelona to let him join their squad. An approach that would have a chance of succeeding.
The Griezmann case tenses the leaders of Atlético Madrid
The case of Antoine Griezmann is causing a lot of talk in Spain. The Frenchman was heavily criticized last season: he only scored 8 goals and gave 7 assists in 39 appearances in all competitions. Statistics deemed too light, given his salary and the investment generated by his return. Some media believe that Diego Simeone was not authorized by his leaders to make him play enough matches to automate his final transfer. The Chain BE even believes that the Colchoneros decision-makers asked the player to reduce his fees (which he would have already reduced to come). Because the Spanish team is facing economic difficulties. The clan of Antoine Griezmann would not have followed up for the moment, considering that it is up to Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona to agree on the management of its income.
Antoine Griezmann is under contract with Barça until June 2024. The native of Mâcon has scored 160 goals and 67 assists in 423 La Liga games since the start of his career.
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