- Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona to FIFA over a possible illegal transfer approach on Griezmann
- The Frenchn forward has been on the rader of Barcelona
- Barcelona dirctor, Guillermo Amor in a recent interview admitted they have contacted the player
Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid, have reported Barcelona to FIFA over an alleged back door approach of striker Antoine Griezmann.
Barca's pursuit of the 26-year-old has become increasingly public, with director Guillermo Amor admitting in a recent interview that contact had been made with the player.
Atletico Madrid report Barcelona to FIFA over alleged illegal transfer approach on Griezmann
And that has stung Atleti into action as El Atleti bid to hold on to their star man.
Speaking on the development, Barcelona director Amor said: "If Bartomeu met with Griezmann's family as the newspapers say, then there may well have been an approach," Amor said.
READ ALSO: Arsenal celebrate Thierry Henry as he is crowned Igwe in Nigeria
Atletico in response told Reuters: "Atletico Madrid have presented a complaint about Barcelona for repeated contact between Barcelona, the player and his people.
"Griezmann has a long contract and this cannot be permitted, while the club also considers it could affect the competition [La Liga] in which Barcelona are currently top and Atletico are second."
Manchester United are also interested in trying to lure Griezmann to Old Trafford, but it is Barca who are seemingly in the box seat in the race for the 26-year-old.
Griezmann was linked with a move away from the Spanish capital in the summer but decided to stay put with his club the subject of a transfer ban.
The hitman has established himself as one of Europe's premier strikers over the last few years, hitting 90 goals in 177 games since moving to Atleti in 2014.
PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest Nigeria sports new on NAIJ.com sports page
NAIJ.com previously reported that Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann, has received 'blacklash' from fans for painting himself black and wearing a NBA allstar jersey.
The French international told fans: "I'm a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters and the good times... it's a tribute."
Neymar's transfer to PSG; good or bad move? Footballers react - on NAIJ.com TV
Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 20 December 2017