- Antoine Griezmann moved from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona for £108million
- Frenchman is already in the thick of pre-season training with new team-mates
- The forward appeared content and relaxed at the Joan Gamper training ground
Antoine Griezmann has trained with his new Barcelona team-mates for the first time since joining the club for £108million.
After a protracted transfer saga, the Frenchman’s move from Atletico Madrid was announced last Friday.
And he is already in the thick of the pre-season action, having set to work with Ernesto Valverde’s Spanish champions on Monday morning.
A happy Griezmann training on Monday after a mega money move from Athletico Madrid.
The World Cup winner looked right at home in his fresh surroundings, no doubt relieved to have finally joined the club after his release clause was triggered.
Kitted out in the blue training top and navy shorts, Griezmann and Co were put through a light session.
He was seen running through a tunnel of players and will have been familiar with many of them, having crossed paths so frequently in club and international colours.
Griezmann will wear the No 17 shirt this season and has spoken of his desire to win the Champions League.
After joining he said: ‘I’m very excited to be here. I’m accepting a big challenge. I’m ready for what’s coming up.’
‘It’s a new challenge. I always try to better myself and break out of my comfort zone. I want to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League – which is missing from my CV.’
Barcelona had to take out a loan of £31.5m to help cover the signing of Griezmann after Atletico refused to accept payment in instalments.
He spent time with his compatriots Samuel Umtiti (centre) and Ousmane Dembele (right
Who will be next to arrive at the camp nuo it is yet to be seen.
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