Antoine Griezmann
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Messigician
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2 years of course that's the point of it being 1+1
When does his contract end?
If it's 2024, we are doomed regardless! He will return; stay on bench for that one last year digging deep into our pockets and leave on free the following year!!
MTL_Barca
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"FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the loan of Antoine Griezmann for a season with the option of a further season. The Madrid club will pay the player's wages and there is a compulsory permanent transfer clause."
From that i guess after 2 years. What's a bit confusing though is that there is a mandatory clause but the 2nd year of loan is described as an "option" so maybe Atletico can also trigger it after the 1st year if they want?
Messi983
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From what I've understand could be next year or in 2023 depending on Atletico.
From bookkeeping perspective would be better in two years when his value in the books will be lower with just a year left on his original contract. IIRC it wasn't reported Griezmann was one of the players whose value was intentionally depreciated by Laporta but maybe he was as well if they've planned to offload him all the way.
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From my understanding, it is precisely that.
In other words, to give Atletico time to finance the deal.
Something a broke ass club like us could of done if we had some transfer targets.
behindbrowneyes
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Yes, that's how I see it too. Atletico has to buy him, but it is up to them if they do so in 2022 or 2023. From a bookkeeping perspective it would be better in 2023, from a perspective of signing reinforcements we'll need the money already next summer (although we could use it already as most transfers bar buy-outs are paid in installments).
Will Atletico also pay a loan-fee? I've read something about 10M earlier, but hasn't seen anything that confirms it.
Heard it's 10+40 and full wages, don't remember the source though.
Is there any reason why Atleti would benefit from paying next season as opposed to in two years?
Only thing I can think of is that they'll be buying a 32 year old for 40m if they pay in 2 years.
Not sure how many years they'd sign him for, 2-3 years? Signing him later equals higher amortisation, unless they're fine with giving Griezmann a longer contract.
Is there any reason why Atleti would benefit from paying next season as opposed to in two years?
Only thing I can think of is that they'll be buying a 32 year old for 40m if they pay in 2 years.
Not sure how many years they'd sign him for, 2-3 years? Signing him later equals higher amortisation, unless they're fine with giving Griezmann a longer contract.
Asylum15
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The amount of fucking idiots singing his praise on the comments section of this.
Same type of sunshine supporter that will support PSG now Leo is gone.
behindbrowneyes
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Maybe this has more to do with what happens to Saul. Chelsea has an option to buy him for 35M in 2022. I guess that's the only way Atletico can afford Griezmann next summer without any other major sales (which you can't "plan").
It's less a question of what are the benefits, but rather of "when" Atletico can afford him.
Yeah but why wouldn't Atleti spend those 35m on another player, and further improve the squad? Griezmann is there for another season either way.
Poor_Sunyol
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Well that is the end of that then. 
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