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Griezmann, 31, is the subject of a deal between the two clubs that will see his two-year loan back to Atletico Madrid made permanent at the end of this ...

Simeone's side sit fourth in the league with 10 points from their opening five fixtures. However, Atletico Madrid believe the deal applies to the two years of the initial loan agreement and as such appear to be withholding the Frenchman this season in essence to avoid the clause. Antoine Griezmann introduced after 60 minutes AGAIN as suspicion mounts surrounding Atletico Madrid's willingness to pay Barcelona a fee for the Frenchman with a lawsuit being threatened by the Catalan club

The French forward has been coming on in games and not starting them for El Cholo's side.

With this deal Barcelona thought they had got a fee for a player who did not live up to expectations at Camp Nou. “Everything is possible in this life,” he added. The latest time this happened was on Saturday in the 4-1 win over Celta Vigo, replacing Morata.

Antoine Griezmann was still subbed on after 60 minutes by Atletico Madrid despite Barcelona threatening a lawsuit…

If Griezmann plays a certain amount of time for his current side (50% of games or more), they apparently owe €40 million, making the loan deal permanent. It could cause quite some problems for Atletico, who themselves are struggling financially. [Alvaro Morata](http://www.givemesport.com/alvaro-morata) as his side put Celta Vigo to the sword in a 4-1 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano. [As per GOAL, five players](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-madrid-tell-felix-griezmann-and-more-to-accept-wage-cuts-amid-financial-crunch/blt396d5d78fb949b8e) had to reduce their wages in the summer to help the club massively, with the likes of [Joao Felix](http://www.givemesport.com/joao-felix), [Thomas Lemar](http://www.givemesport.com/thomas-lemar), and [Jan Oblak](http://www.givemesport.com/jan-oblak) all taking cuts. [according to The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11196391/Barcelona-planning-legal-action-against-Atletico-Madrid-Antoine-Griezmann.html). [Antoine Griezmann](http://www.givemesport.com/antoine-griezmann) was once again subbed on after the 60th minute by [Diego Simeone](http://www.givemesport.com/diego-simeone) as [Atletico Madrid](http://www.givemesport.com/atletico-madrid) look to avoid paying [Barcelona](http://www.givemesport.com/barcelona) the money they believe they’re owed.

While Atleti are obliged to pay €40 million for Griezmann at the end of the season, the clause only comes into effect if he plays 50% of the available matches.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops in the coming months. He has a contract that runs until 2024, meaning the Blaugrana would have to cover his €38 million wages. Now, Barcelona are hoping to draw a legal challenge over the validity of the second season itself. And the two clubs now differ over whether the 50% matches condition holds valid for one season or both. But in order for a match to be counted, the player must play at least 45 minutes in a particular matchday. That is because the player had featured in 30 matches last season.