'SPORT': Barca prepared to pay more for Griezmann

It has been well-documented that 'Los Cules' are after the France international. However, to get him before the World Cup starts on June 14, it will be more expensive.

Griezmann's release clause will be cut in half from €200million to €100million on July 1 but Barca want an agreement in place before then.

In order to achieve that, they will offer Atletico €115m overall which will reportedly be paid in several installments rather than one large sum. 

Not only would the increased figure land a striker Barca desperately wants but it would keep relations betwen the two La Liga clubs amicabale.  

If the deal does get agreed before this summer's tournament, it would also give Diego Simoneone's team enough time to find an adequate replacement. 

 

12 May 2018