Antoine Griezmann cancels the rumors of a possible departure from Atlético de Madrid
The French attacker wants to fight for LaLiga and do something “special” in the Champions League
Antoine Griezmann He is enjoying his return to Atlético de Madrid, after agreeing a permanent return to the rojiblanco team in the middle of the already finished 2022/23 campaign, in which accumulated 15 goals and 16 assists. a turn that has aroused passions outside the Spanish club and that despite the rumors of a possible exit Griezmann has answered: he is happy and wants to stay.
His performances have rewarded the faith the club showed in the French international, who He previously expressed his desire to regain the respect of the Atlético de Madrid fans tAfter his controversial departure years ago to Barça.
However, despite his enduring importance in Diego Simeone’s team, the veteran striker has been linked lately with a possible exitbecause of his termination clause of 25 million eurosas reported by L’Equipe.
Now, Griezmann confirmed in an interview for Téléfoot that he is “happy at Atlético de Madrid (…) There will be no change.”
“Je suis bien à l’Atlético (…) Il n’y aura pas de changement.”
Malgré les rumeurs d’un intérêt prononcé du PSG, Antoine Griezmann ne voit pas ailleurs qu’à l’Atlético la saison prochaine @YassinNfaoui pic.twitter.com/xVcHAwxXPN
— Telefoot (@telefoot_TF1) June 18, 2023
Looking to the future, Griezmann wants his team to fight for the LaLiga title again: “I want to win LaLiga with Atleti and also try to do something special in the Champions League“Said the French attacker.
Griezmann’s current contract at Atlético de Madrid runs until 2026 yeIt is likely that he will finish the rest of his European career with the rojiblancos. His desire to play in the United States MLS before retirement It means that he could move to the US when he finally leaves Atlético.