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Griezmann set to sign a contract with Atletico Madrid until 2027 on lower wages
Antoine Griezmann has endured a difficult start to the new season at Atletico Madrid. On loan from Barcelona, the Frenchman was given scanty playing time by Simeone because the club did not wish to trigger the obligatory purchase clause.
The situation has resulted in a lose-lose situation for the parties involved. While the player has struggled to get minutes in a World Cup year, Los Rojiblancos have been unable to count on one of their best forwards.
Earlier today, it was reported that Barcelona and Atletico had reached an agreement for the player to move to Madrid at a reduced fee. The Blaugranas asked for a mere €20 million for the World Cup winner and an agreement seems to be in place.
According to reports from Carrusel Deportivo, Griezmann’s permanent move is not the only good news for Los Rojiblancos’ faithful. The Frenchman is willing to extend his contract until 2027 and is also willing to lower his salary on the new contract.
Now, Diego Simeone will be able to count on the forward completely as the 45-minute playing time for 50% matches condition will no longer be in effect.
More importantly, the club now no longer risk losing him for a subsidised fee as he is committed to the red-and-white outfit for the next five years.
In 252 minutes in La Liga this season, the 31-year-old has scored two goals. Further, he also found the back of the net in Atleti’s dramatic win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
