Monday, 28th July, 2014



Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Real Sociedad to secure the signature of French winger Antoine Griezmann.

The 23-year-old joined Real Sociedad’s youth academy in 2005 and gradually progressed through the ranks to make his first team debut in 2009.




The Frenchman had a €30m buy-out clause in his contract and Los Colchoneros have reached an agreement with La Real.

The player is believed to be very keen to play for the Spanish champions and the deal is now subject to him passing a medical before officially signing a contract with the club.
 


Griezmann made 202 appearances for Real Sociedad, scoring 52 goals and providing 18 assists.  

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The 23-year-old played a crucial role in France’s run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil and already has nine international caps to his name.

The north London duo of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur were also interested in the Frenchman, but the Spanish champions moved in quickly to secure his signature ahead of their English rivals.

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