Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said he was "disappointed" by Antoine Griezmann's decision to leave the La Liga club.
Griezmann announced on Tuesday that this season would be his last for Atletico, the club he joined from Real Sociedad in 2014.
The France international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona despite signing a contract extension with Atletico until 2023 just last year.
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A surprised Cerezo said he was saddened by Griezmann's decision to depart the Wanda Metropolitano, leaving what he thought was a great future for both player and club behind.