Premier League or MLS? Antoine Griezmann has big decision to make as clubs line up to sign €15m Atletico Madrid star
Antoine Griezmann is on the threshold of making a decision about his future as Premier League and MLS clubs line up to sign the Atletico Madrid star.
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- Griezmann has contract with Atletico until 2026
- Available for bargain €15m due to release clause
- Frenchman insists he is happy in Spanish capital
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
The French international has no shortage of suitors after a blockbuster season with the Rojiblancos in which he scored 24 goals and provided eight assists in 48 appearances across all competitions. According toGriezmann has garnered significant interest from Premier League and MLS outfits as he has a relatively modest release cause of €15 million (£13m/$16m) in his contract.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Griezmann's contract with Atletico runs until June 2026. However, given the interest in the 2018 World Cup winner, the club is already considering a potential renewal to extend his stay at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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WHAT GRIEZMANN SAID
During a recent training camp with the French national team, Griezmann expressed his desire to remain at Atletico despite interest from the English and American top flight.
He stated: "I want to stay at Atletico. I made a great effort to return and be accepted. I am fine there, for me it is a source of pride and I want it to be my last club in Europe."
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DID YOU KNOW?
One of Griezmann's most notable achievements this season was becoming Atletico's all-time leading scorer. In the semi-final of the Supercopa de Espana, he netted his 174th goal for the club against arch-rivals Real Madrid. This milestone allowed him to surpass the legendary Luis Aragones, a feat that Griezmann regards with immense pride and respect.
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