French star Antoine Griezmann has sealed a transfer back to Atletico Madrid from FC Barcelona on loan, know all the details including his weekly wage and salary
Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann made a move back to his former club Atletico Madrid on a loan deal. Moreover, the deal is for a year with an option to extend. Griezmann joined Barcelona in 2019 after Atletico received a €120m deal for the striker. However, he failed to deliver as per expectations as he scored 22 goals in 74 La Liga games in two seasons.
Barcelona Wage Bill And La Liga Salary Cap
Following the heavy debts, Barcelona were forced to cut wages. There were also pressures made by La Liga over the CVC deal. So, Barcelona were forced to sell some of the key players including Messi and Griezmann in order to register new signings.
So, here are all the details about Antoine Griezmann transfer to Atletico Madrid including the wages and everything else.
Antoine Griezmann Loan Transfer To Atletico Madrid, Salary, Weekly Wage And Fees
Griezmann has made his transfer possible on the last day of the window. Furthermore, he was linked previously but in a swap deal with Joao Felix. However, Madrid managed to get their man back and saved the youngster too. As a replacement, Barcelona signed Sevilla striker Luke De Jong. Now, they have options like Jong and Braithwaite as a striker.
Loan Deal And Wages
Griezmann was receiving $560,000-a-week at Barcelona. Moreover, considering the wages, Barcelona will be happy to let the striker go. This season, Barcelona sold many players in order to get under the La Liga rules for spending on wages.
The loan deal is worth €40million. He signed the loan deal which will keep him at the club until June 2022 with an option to extend for the next year. Also, there is an option to buy in case Atletico Madrid wants to sign the striker permanently they will have to pay €40million.
Antoine Griezmann back to Atletico Madrid, HERE WE GO! Agreement now completed with Barcelona. Loan until June 2022 with buy option for €40m. ⚪️🔴 #Atleti #DeadlineDay
Griezmann has agreement for two years contract plus one option. He’s BACK at Atléti. Shocking move of the day. pic.twitter.com/kBQAkgQyLt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2021
Barcelona Full Summer Transfer Window 2021/22
Barca signed several new players this season in order to strengthen the squad. On the last day of the window, they signed Luke De Jong as Griezmann’s replacement. Other than this, they sold Emerson to Tottenham for €25 million.
Signed Players
- Yusuf Demir
- Memphis Depay
- Sergio Agüero
- Eric García
- Luuk de Jong
Sold Players
- Emerson Royal: Tottenham Hotspur Spurs
- Junior Firpo: Leeds United
- Jean-Clair Todibo: OGC Nice
- Carles Aleñá: Getafe CF
- Rey Manaj: Spezia Calcio
- Juan Miranda: Real Betis
- Matheus Fernandes: Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
- Monchu: Granada CF
- Lionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain
- Francisco Trincão: Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Antoine Griezmann: Atlético de Madrid