New challenge at Barcelona set to be the toughest yet for Griezmann

MADRID: Antoine Griezmann is likely to win the titles at Barcelona so far lacking in his club career but leaving Atletico Madrid brings few other guarantees, even for one of the world's most talented players.

Their fury at the manner in which the Griezmann deal was conducted was laid bare in a statement claiming the fee paid was"insufficient" and indicating they should be entitled to 200 million euros -- the value of his release clause before the end of last month. Gerard Pique, who was involved in the production of Griezmann's documentary, was asked if he would take part in another this summer."No, I won't," he said."One was enough."

Griezmann scored 94 in 180 league games for Atletico after joining from Real Sociedad in 2014 and could expect his numbers to soar in a team where chances are more frequent and defensive duties less demanding. At Atletico, he was the poster-boy and difference-maker. At Barcelona, he will have to fight even to play -- especially if Neymar ends up returning -- and when he does he will have to fit around Messi.

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