Barcelona is preparing legal action against Atletico Madrid after a disagreement between the LaLiga clubs on the terms of forward Antoine Griezmann’s loan deal.

Griezmann who joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona last year has continued to play for them this season.

The France international is said to have an excellent relationship with Atletico Madrid Manager, Diego Simeone after scoring 133 goals in 257 matches in his first spell at Los Colchoneros.

Marca said that Atletico Madrid can expect legal action over Griezmann’s deal, as Barcelona noted that the player has met the ‘£35 million’ buyout clause in his contract by playing over 50% of the minutes he was available last season.

In this regard Barcelona stated that Grieamann is an Atletico Madrid player and they should be paid accordingly.

Atletico Madrid refute this as they interpret the contract as being across two years.

Simeone has been using Griezmann, who enjoyed an excellent start to the season so far, as a substitute brought on after the 60th minute with the clause in mind.

Griezmann has scored twice in four league appearances for Simeone and netted a late winner against FC Porto in the Champions League in midweek.