Antoine Griezmann has confirmed his exit from Atlético Madrid via a goodbye video, and Barcelona are considered favorites to land his signature.
.@AntoGriezmann: "Han sido cinco años increíbles; muchas gracias por todo, os llevo en el corazón". pic.twitter.com/9XorY05u1T
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) May 14, 2019
According to Mundo Deportivo’s Francesc Aguilar, it’s all about agreeing a deal, as Barcelona want to avoid paying his release clause.
While Griezmann has a release clause of 120 million euros, Barcelona may opt to reach an agreement with the club instead, to avoid having to go through the player himself having to deposit his clause.