With a release clause of 25 million euros, Antoine Griezmann can arouse many desires in Europe. This is also the case in Saudi Arabia where Al Nassr thinks to associate him with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Riyadh club has already met the player’s entourage.
Saudi Arabia, set to become the new monster of world football? In any case, the stars are piling up in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, Ruben Neves while perhaps waiting for Hakim Ziyech in the coming days. Kingdom clubs seem to be able to sign any player from Europe. The next star target is known, it’s Antoine Griezmann. The Atlético Madrid player has a low release clause of only 25 million euros, which makes him accessible to many clubs and especially to Saudi spenders.
Contact established, remains to seduce Griezmann
According to information from Foot Mercato, Al Nassr was quick to position himself for Grizou. The Riyadh club, already owner of Cristiano Ronaldo since January, made contact with the entourage of the French player. A meeting even took place in the week in London between the representatives of Griezmann and the leaders of Al Nassr. The aim was to take the player’s temperature before shifting gears and persuading him to play in Saudi Arabia.
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◉ Representatives of Antoine Griezmann met with Al-Nassr leaders this week in London.
◉ The Frenchman has a release clause estimated at less than €25m.https://t.co/tk9hfgQNXg pic.twitter.com/IPQU71ozkT
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Antoine Griezmann is clearly the only element difficult to convince in the file. Atletico would relieve their finances by selling the player and his big salary. A transfer would also bring in fresh money, which is currently missing from the Colchoneros. But, even with a sharply rising salary, it will not be easy to attract Grizou. The latter feels good sportingly at Atletico, as evidenced by his 15 goals and 17 assists in La Liga this season. Above all, he is comfortable in the Madrid environment, with his Spanish wife and children. Not sure that he sacrifices this family aspect, especially since Griezmann’s dream is to join MLS at the end of his career. A championship just as financially rewarding but an environment much more appreciated by the player.
