Barcelona sacrifices its second star after Messi in less than a month
Barcelona fans expected that the French player, Antoine Griezmann, would be his first star after the Argentine moved Messi to Paris Saint-Germain, less than a month ago in a deal that was the talk of the whole world, but the fans of the Catalan club were surprised and on the last day of the summer transfers in Europe, Atletico Madrid announced the inclusion of The player is coming from Barcelona on loan with the possibility of extending for another season.
There were many accusations against the player that he did not provide the addition to Barcelona, and some expected that he bid farewell to the player Messi and leave the club.
Griezmann joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid during the summer of 2019, for 120 million euros, and participated with Barcelona in 102 games in all competitions, during which he scored 35 goals, in addition to 17 assists.
Barcelona said in an official statement, published on the club’s website: “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Antoine Griezmann on loan for one season with the option to extend for another season. To Antoine Griezmann, for his commitment and dedication and wishes him success in the future.”
The French star played 257 matches for Atletico Madrid in all competitions and scored 133 goals, including 94 out of 180 matches he played in the Spanish League.
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