Griezmann close to being an Atletico playerThe Madrid club appear to have persuaded Real Sociedad to part with the player, for around 25 million euros. Atleti appear to be close to landing Real Sociedad player Griezmann. The conversations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and a deal could be finalised in the next few hours.
Indeed, yesterday (Friday) the player’s Twitter profile no longer stated that he is a Real Sociedad player. The French left winger would be ideal for Atleti’s attack and the club’s bosses have pursued him accordingly. Equally, the player is keen to come to Madrid.
Last season Griezmann, along with Carlos Vela, was one of Real Sociedad’s stand-out players, and led to him joining the French national side in Brazil at the World Cup.
Ribery’s absence from the side opened the doors for the player who was one of the highlights of Deschamps’ side.
Griezmann is one of the continent’s most sought after players, hence Atleti’s persistent, silent hard work to land him.
That said La Real weren’t keen to let him go, telling Atleti that if they wanted him then they could pay his buy-out clause of 30 million euros.
The conversations though have been fruitful for Atleti,
who expect the deal to be closed for something closer to 25 million. Atleti made a move for the player in 2011 and was close to bringing him to Madrid. Griezmann at that time admitted he was keen to play in red and white, t
hough he eventually backed down and stayed in San Sebastian.
Simeone thinks the player would be a fantastic addition to his team, and perfect to play alongside Mandzukic, with Koke and Arda behind creating the danger.
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