'Griezmann and Barca have had agreement since March' - Atletico register 'disgust' at player and club after talks revelation

Atletico Madrid have hit back at Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu with a scathing statement registering the club's "disgust" at how the Catalans and Antoine Griezmann have conducted themselves.

Bartomeu revealed on Friday that talks had been held between Barca and Atletico directors over the possible signing of the France striker.

Griezmann has already informed his current club that he will not be returning for 2019-20, with Barca odds-on to complete a deal this summer.

But far from the optimistic outlook shared by Bartomeu in his press conference, Atletico released a communique hours later slamming their rivals' behaviour throughout the Griezmann saga and ordering the forward to report for pre-season training.