Inside Operation Griezmann: The key dates for Barca move
Barcelona want to take Atletico Madrid's star man this summer
Barcelona's move for Antoine Griezmann is totally on track and the Catalans have a plan for the month ahead to complete the deal and announce it in July. In the coming days the Blagurana will try to reach a deal with Atletico to arrange a friendly exit for the star in July. If that cannot be done, they will pay the 100m euros release fee clause he has.
THE KEY DATES
May 20
Griezmann's last game for Atletico Madrid. He might announce that he is leaving Atletico without saying the name of his new club. His decision is taken.
June 16
Griezmann will debut at the World Cup against Australia. By this date he wants to have agreed his new contract with Barca completely; his agents have been working on it for weeks.
June 30
The last day his release clause stands at 200m euros. The next day it lowers to 100m.
July 1
The date Barcelona want to announce his signing officially. Through a deal or if necessary, by triggering his release clause.
