Antoine Griezmann is a key part of Barcelona’s plans for next season. The Blaugrana have his incorporation as an absolute priority, and have asked him to decide his future as soon as possible so they can move in another direction if he will not arrive this summer.
The player has said that he will make his decision before the World Cup starts on June 14, so the coming week will be decisive to find out if Barcelona will get their man or if they have to activate Plan B.
Everything for next season depends at Barca on whether he says yes or not. The club chiefs view the situation with optimism, although they know anything could happen.
They are confident Griezmann will keep his word and confirm he will leave Atletico for Barca, where he will have more chance to win titles.
It will be a jump forward in his sporting career, even though Atletico are offering him a big salary rise next season.