This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
On July 1, 2019, Antoine Griezmann's release clause dropped from 200 million euros to 120 million euros, paving the way for his potential transfer to Barcelona.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan club has agreed to pay the 120m euros release clause, and Griezmann has signed a five-year deal at the Camp Nou.
French daily L'Equipe reported that Barcelona had already sent the bank transfer to Atletico Madrid, confirming the deal.
Griezmann, 28, had announced in May that he would be leaving Atletico Madrid but could not reveal his destination until his release clause dropped.
His decision to leave Atletico Madrid has been met with criticism from the club, with Atletico accusing Barcelona and Griezmann of a "lack of respect" after the Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed the two clubs had held talks about the former Real Sociedad forward.
Griezmann joined Atletico Madrid in 2014 and has scored 133 goals in 257 appearances, lifting the Copa del Rey and the Europa League.
