Antoine Griezmann admitted on Sunday that he was moved to tears of happiness when his big-money move to Barcelona finally came through after a controversial exit from former club Atletico Madrid.

Antoine Griezmann 'cried with joy' at Barca move

French striker Antoine Griezmann trained with his new Barcelona teammates for the first time on Monday following his controversial move from Atletico Madrid last week.

Antoine Griezmann trains for the first time with Barcelona

Barcelona announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Friday for €120 million ($135 million), sparking a furious reaction from Atletico Madrid over the amount the La Liga champions paid for the World Cup winner.

Barcelona get Antoine Griezmann but Atletico contest €120 million fee

Spanish champions Barcelona announced the signing of striker Antoine Griezmann on Friday for €120 million ($135 million) from a fuming Atletico Madrid, who said the Catalan club had not paid enough to trigger the player's release clause.

Atletico threaten legal action as Barcelona announce Antoine Griezmann signing

Barcelona have held talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential signing of forward Antoine Griezmann, the Catalan giants' president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed on Friday.

Barcelona hold talks with Atletico over Antoine Griezmann signing

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said that forward Antoine Griezmann is "very important" for the future of the club and the team after their 3-2 victory over Valencia on Wednesday.

Antoine Griezmann important for future of Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann yet again proved to be a decisive figure for his side as the Frenchman struck the only goal in a 1-0 win at home to Levante on Sunday.

Antoine Griezmann strikes in 57th minute as Atletico Madrid beat Levante

Atletico Madrid maintained their excellent run of home form on Saturday, beating Espanyol 1-0 for a seventh win out of nine games at their Wanda Metropolitano stadium to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Antoine Griezmann penalty gives Atletico Madrid win in tight game with Espanyol

Atletico Madrid dominated a toothless Borussia Dortmund to win 2-0 in their Champions League Group A match on Tuesday, exacting some revenge for last month's heavy loss in Germany and snapping their opponents' unbeaten run this season.

Atletico snap Dortmund's unbeaten run with 2-0 win

Atletico Madrid threw away the chance to go top of La Liga by conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 away to neighbours Leganes on Saturday as their miserable run at the Madrid minnows dragged on.

Atletico blow chance to top La Liga after draw at Leganes

World champions France fought back from a goal down to edge Germany 2-1 with a double from Antoine Griezmann in their Nations Cup match at the Stade de France on Tuesday.

UEFA Nations League: Griezmann double gives France comeback win over Germany

Marseille and Atletico also face punishment for setting off fireworks during the match

Atletico charged by UEFA over 'racist behaviour'

Griezmann stole the headlines by scoring twice as Atletico beat Olympique de Marseille 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday

Griezmann warned he will 'never go down in history' at Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo's 24th goal in 15 games for Real Madrid this year was not enough to earn his side a derby victory on Sunday as an Antoine Griezmann equaliser secured Atletico a 1-1 draw

LaLiga: Cristiano Ronaldo continues goal spree but Real held by stubborn Atletico

Former Chelsea star Diego Costa grabbed the opener just before the half-hour mark after a farcical mix-up in the Sevilla defence

Griezmann's hat-trick helps Atletico to cut gap on Barcelona

Barcelona have been scrambling to add high-quality players to their squad since Paris Saint Germain lured Brazilian star Neymar Jr to France

Antoine Griezmann might join FC Barcelona after World Cup

Atletico Madrid reports to FIFA over Barcelona's alleged illegal approach for Atletico's star player, Antoine Griezmann

Barcelona made 'illegal' approach for Antoine Griezmann: Atletico?Madrid to FIFA

Two lethal counter-attacks in the opening 25 minutes put the 2014 and 2016 finalists in the driving seat

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight with 4-2 Leverkusen win

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone took the coach of the season award while Barcelona's Luis Suarez was named the top non-EU player

Griezmann beats Messi and Ronaldo to win La Liga award

France has never fully forgiven Germany for their penalty shoot-out defeat in a bitterly contested World Cup semi-final in Spain in 1982

France take on Germany, thirsting for revenge

A last-gasp finish over Albania sealed the deal for the hosts

France first to seal last 16 spot at Euro 2016

The win ensured that the host nation ended at the top of their group

France home and dry after goalless draw with Switzerland

The Argentine, who has been at Atletico since 2011, is under contract for another four years, and wants to make the team better

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico

France Captain Hugo Lloris said Sunday's final is 'the chance to go into French football history'

France, Portugal head for Euro 2016 final showdown

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