Barcelona sets Griezmann's contract price

CAIRO – 17 December: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simone opened the door to Antoine Griezmann’s departure if the player wanted out.

Earlier, Diego Simeone admitted he had no problems with Antoine Griezmann, the club's star, and said his striker would be better off with a club with a stronger offense than his one.

Griezmann rejected many offers to leave the club, and he decided to stay, as the club was banned from signing any players until 2018.

“Radio Catalonia” said Barcelona believes the price of 100 million euros was suitable for the contract with Antoine Griezmann, especially as Diego Simone did not oppose his departure from Atletico Madrid.

Griezmann’s former agent, Eric Olhats, said he believes Griezmann’s days with his current club, Atletico Madrid, are numbered.

Press reports confirmed a serious interest from Barcelona to sign the Spanish striker, especially after the low performance of Luis Suarez, who lacks the offensive effectiveness this season.