Antoine Griezmann completes move to Barcelona

World Cup winner, Antoine Griezmann has completed a move to Spanish giants, Barcelona from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid.

The 28-year-old France forward has signed a five-year deal which includes an 800m Euro release clause.

He signed a new five-year deal in June 2018, but announced in May he would be leaving the club this summer.

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Griezmann is now the the world’s sixth most expensive signing behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Philippe Coutinho, Joao Felix and Ousmane Dembele.

“With his arrival at Barcelona, the Frenchman takes another step forward in his career with the goal of consolidating his place as one of the best players in the world,” said the Catalan club.

Griezmann becomes Barca’s fourth major signing of the summer, following the acquisition of midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Ajax, goalkeeper Neto from Valencia and defender Emerson from Brazilian side Atletico-MG.

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