Chelsea Willing To Meet Griezmann’s Release Clause

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are lining up a whopping £85 million bid to trigger the release clause of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann. However, the player will consider a move to Stamford Bridge only if the Blues qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

Chelsea endured a tumultuous 2015-16 campaign, finishing 10th in the Premier League and ending the the season without any silverware. Jose Mourinho was unceremoniously sacked halfway through the season as he allegedly had a negative influence over the players on and off the pitch.

Guus Hiddink was hired as an interim manager to replace the outgoing Portuguese at the helm. The Dutchman did a fairly decent job in guiding the Londoners to a relatively respectable position at the end of the season.

Antonio Conte’s arrival in the summer has been met with a positive response by the players. The Blues look like a more cohesive unit and despite few minor blips every now and then, are seemingly headed in the right direction.

Chelsea Willing To Meet Griezmann’s Release Clause

Griezmann Reveals His Final Transfer Decision

Antoine Griezmann has told friends that he has decided to snub a big-money move to the Premier League in favour of staying at Atletico Madrid this summer.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Griezmann is more than happy to continue playing under Diego Simeone at the Vicente Calderon, believing it is the best place for him to reach the top of the game.

The 25-year-old has had two stellar seasons in an Atletico Madrid shirt, scoring 56 goals in total since his move from Real Sociedad. Unsurprisingly, he has attracted the interest of some of the Premier League’s elite as a result.

Griezmann Reveals His Final Transfer Decision