This summer, such players as Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to their old teams, and now it's Antoine Griezmann's turn. On the last day of the transfer window, "Barcelona" and Madrid "Atletico" started negotiations about A. Griezmann's return to the Madrid team and soon the clubs reached an agreement, journalist Fabrizio Romano announces. The agreement is reached for a one-year loan, after which "mattresses" will have to buy the Frenchman from "Barca" for 40 million euros. Two years ago, "Barcelona" bought A. Griezmann from "Atletico" for 120 million euros, and for that money the Madrid club acquired Joao Felix, who is still in the club. This move is beneficial for "Barcelona" also financially, as it will help to get rid of a large French salary, and the player did not fit into the Catalan club as expected. A possible replacement for A. Griezmann in the Catalonia club - Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong.
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
