Barcelona were 'hacked' by Gil Marin Barcelona He revealed Griezmann's future

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marinrevealed on Wednesday that Antoine Griezmann will move to Barcelona this summer, catching the Blaugrana board off guard.

Barcelona's directors were not willing to announce the Frenchman's signing until July, as they have been trying to ease his arrival at the club.

Following last season's drama with Griezmann's much-awaited decision that came through a documentary, certain members of the board and part of the dressing room were not enthusiastic with the idea of signing the 28-year-old this summer.

Moreover, after Gil Marin's comments, Barcelona have also lost the element of surprise, despite his transfer being an open secret.

The Catalans are convinced that Griezmann will bring quality to the team and they were eager to prepare the ground and shift the public opinion in favour of the player.

The Atletico forward's rejection last year wounded the credibility of the current board, who were certain that he would sign for Barcelona.