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Barcelona president Bartomeu lifts lid on Griezmann signing

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has lifted the lid on their signing of Antoine Griezmann.

He revealed the details of Griezmann's move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona earlier in the summer.

"His release clause was paid with a bridge loan of 60 million euros and subtracting payments that other clubs owed us," Bartomeu said.

The president also gave an update regarding the redevelopment of the Camp Nou.

"The demolishment of the Miniestadi will start in the next few days," Bartomeu continued.

"Then we'll have something to commemorate it on September 24.

"The remodelling of the Camp Nou will start next summer and will finish in 2024.

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