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Griezmann’s imminent renewal with Atletico does not worry away Man United

Griezmann’s imminent renewal with Atletico does not worry away Man United

  • @davidbaleno

The soap opera is over for now. Atletico Madrid has closed an agreement with the striker to renew one more year, with a significant rise in his salary. The reports are out of Spain today via As.com, noting that Atletico Madrid have come to an agreement with the French striker to renew until 2022, that is, extending another year on his contract that was already signed last summer. As As.com proposed on June 2, Griezmann, despite his repeated statements in which he did not make clear whether he would continue or not, has accepted the offer of the club, which will raise his salary significantly.

 

The renewal as reported thus far, does not include a new buy out clause. This is important because of Manchester United’s purchasing power. Griezmann’s current clause of 100 million EUR has no obvious sign of scaring away the Red Devils. Think of the Pogba purchase just last season. Even with a FIFA restriction impending, Man U’s intention to meet the French player’s clause could just be moved back by a year.

 

Atletico has revised their striker’s salary by rewarding his performances and allowing Simeone to continue to count in his team with the player who finished in third position in the last ballot of the Golden Ball. This is a loud economic statement from the club, who needed to send a profound message and show that they are willing to compete with some of the bigger clubs. After the rumor filled transfer window last summer, Atletico’s front office will want to put a close to this type of speculation immediately.

 

The Madrid club have been laying the foundations of the team very precisely, first with the continuity of the coach and then with the permanence of his important men. The renovations of Griezmann and Koke are an enormous but necessary sacrifice. Spending on staff has risen significantly, but it is understood that there is no other way to continue growing. The renewals of Oblak and Saul will soon be entertained as well. The club has also agreed with Lucas, and Fernando Torres is also expected to reach an agreement soon to shore up the attack and continue as of one of the symbols of the club.