- Antoine Griezmann has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona
- According to the report, he will be leaving Atletico Madrid this summer
- The Frenchman is also wanted by Manchester United
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has reportedly rejected a deal to join Manchester United this summer, and the Frenchman however sanctioned a move to Barcelona.
The 27-year-old forward is said to have agreed to join the Spanish giants in an £88 million deal instead of a move to Old Trafford according to UK Sun.
United manager Jose Mourinho wanted the French forward in the summer but he instead will move to the Catalan giants.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid gaffer will now have to turn his attentions elsewhere after defeat in attempting to land one of the most high-profile strikers in Europe.
Antoine Griezmann has scored 23 goals in 38 games this season but it could be his last campaign at Atletico.
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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly begged the club's chiefs to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss is said to have made the plea to United's hierarchy so as to boost his squad ahead of next EPL campaign.
Initially, Manchester United want to wait till the end of the ongoing season before they can go for the signing of Griezmann, but Mourinho has told the club to meet the £86 million release clause Atletico Madrid want for the Frenchman.
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