""We're fed up with Barcelona's attitude," Gil Marin said. "That a president and a player speak the way they've done about the future of a player with an existing contract - and just a few days before disputing a European final - shows an absolute lack of respect towards Atletico Madrid and the club's fans.""
""Atletico's stance is very clear and has been made public on numerous occasions. Not once have we negotiated for Griezmann, nor do we have any intention to do so. A few months ago, I personally expressed to [Bartomeu] that our player isn't for sale nor are we going to sell him.""
""At the same time, I let him know that his inappropriate conduct was against the integrity of the competition, especially since we've been competing for the league title throughout the season and Barcelona have been continuously pressuring one of the most important players.""
Barcelona have been linked with paying Antoine Griezmann's €100 million buyout clause to bring the France forward to Camp Nou. A high-ranking Barcelona source expressed disbelief that such an agreement had been communicated to Atletico. Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu met Griezmann's agent last October, and Luis Suarez publicly welcomed Griezmann. Atletico's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin issued a furious statement saying Atletico has not negotiated and will not sell Griezmann, and accused Barcelona of undermining competition integrity. If Barca pay the buyout clause at season end, Atletico would have limited legal means to block a transfer.
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