Let it be said, we will no longer see Antoine Griezmann teasing us about a strange “Decision” to leave Atlético de Madrid. “Grizou” knows well that his departure in 2019 to FC Barcelona is the only real stain on his remarkable career in La Liga over the past dozen years. More radiant than ever this season with the Colchoneros (16 goals in 24 matches, all competitions combined), the pillar of the Blues spoke about his future in an interview with A.S. Wednesday.
“Atlético will almost 100% be my last club in Europe,” assures the versatile 32-year-old. This is where I want to be, where I am happiest. Here I am at home. » Under contract until 2026 with the Madrid club, Antoine Griezmann is therefore determined to continue the adventure alongside Diego Simeone, who has just extended his immense lease until 2027.
An adventure in MLS after Atlético
Co-top scorer in Atlético history with Luis Aragones (153 goals scored since 2014), “Grizou” just has another project in mind outside of Spain before ending his career as a professional footballer. “Beyond Europe, what I would like later is MLS, I have always recognized that,” recalls the former Real Sociedad striker, big fan of the NBA and American culture. .
Before that, he still has time to mark the history of the Colchoneros a little more. And why not by winning their first Liga with them, while Real Madrid and Girona are seven points ahead of Atlético after 18 days…