Antoine Griezmann is about to sign a contract until 2024 for 120 million euros at FC Barcelona. His former club, Atlético Madrid is not satisfied with this agreement and asks for more money. But beyond the financial issues, the French international will very quickly prove itself because it is a mixed reception that awaits him in the Catalan capital.
The arrival of the world champion does not raise much enthusiasm. If his talent is widely recognized beyond the Pyrenees, in the locker room, the French is not necessarily unanimous, as explained to Europe 1 Edu Polo, a journalist for Mundo Deportivo . "I think Luis Suárez [striker at FC Barcelona since 2014, ed ] is not happy because he sees that his place may be in danger, but if he wants to win, it will be better with Griezmann," says this specialist who believes that, sportingly, the two men can only get along.
The bitterness of the supporters
"For fans it's more difficult," said Edu Polo nonetheless. Because it must be said that the image of Antoine Girezmann is chipped. In 2018, when he was already preparing to join FC Barcelona, he backtracked at the last moment, staging a video that annoyed. "We're a little skeptical, but if he starts to put goals in the first days, we'll soon forget everything that happened last year, and we'll be happy," loose Victor, one of the socios of the club.
Antoine Griezmann must sign his contract Sunday, before answering questions from the press. But the public can not yet see the champion, the stadium lawn being renovated. The club will have experienced player arrivals a little more spectacular.