New era at Atletico Madrid as Joao Felix replaces Griezmann Atletico Madrid The new signing has arrived for pre-season

When Antoine Griezmann didn't show up for pre-season with Atletico Madrid, his replacement was already on board the team bus.

Joao Felix has taken Griezmann's No.7 shirt after completing his move from Benfica and he travelled with Diego Simeone's squad for a training camp in Los Angeles de San Rafael.

According to AFE, Griezmann may have the right not to turn up because he hasn't had the full 30 days of holiday since leaving international duty on June 30.

The Frenchman is waiting for Los Rojiblancos to agree terms with Barcelona which will finally see his move to the Camp Nou go through.

Meanwhile, Felix has been given a warm welcome by Simeone and his players as they travel further north to start pre-season.

Not only will he take Griezmann's seat on the bus, but Felix will almost certainly fill the gap left by the Frenchman in the team.

The 19-year-old is expected to link up with Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata in attack this season.