Antoine Griezmann lawsuit threat from Barcelona does not dissuade Atletico Madrid, as the club has used the Frenchman extremely sparingly.
An update on the Antoine Griezmann situation was provided in a recent MARCA report.
Atletico Madrid has used the Frenchman extremely sparingly this season, only starting him after the hour mark in a frantic bid to get out from under a clause that could force them to shell out a fortune for the attacker at the end of the campaign.
There is a provision in Griezmann’s loan agreement that requires Atleti to pay €40 million if the attacker plays for at least 45 minutes in 50% of the games in which he is eligible. The previous semester, he had already participated in more than 80% of the available games.
And this season, Atletico Madrid has only given him a few minutes of playing time.
Due to their belief that the permanent acquisition clause has already been activated after the 2021/22 season, Barcelona is now seeking legal intervention to force Atletico Madrid to fulfill the full sum.
Atleti, though, are unfazed by Barça’s efforts and maintain composure in the face of the circumstance.
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With one of the top legal teams in La Liga, Los Rojiblancos feel they have every right to limit Griezmann’s playing time in order to avoid having to pay a fee. They are only attempting to exploit a gap in the contract in this way.
The case of Griezmann pertains to Atleti giving the Frenchman the opportunity to train with the team, along with the Social Security, remuneration, and other benefits, despite the fact that the Spanish Workers’ Statute mandates that the workers have the right to demand corresponding activity agreed upon in the employment contract.
Game-time is not included in Griezmann’s personal contract with Atletico, therefore neither the player nor Barcelona may take any legal action.
As a result, the Atletico Madrid board has taken the recent rumors with a grain of salt and is unfazed by Barcelona’s recent efforts.
They are, however, are actively looking to indulge in negotiations with the Catalans, over the possibility of lowering the Frenchman’s price tag at the end of the season.
