Antoine Griezmann has reportedly made a decision about his Atletico Madrid future but will leave the final call to the club.
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Griezmann makes decision on Atletico futureWill allow the club to take final call this summerFrenchman's contract expires in 2026Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Spanish journalist Ruben Ulia (h/t Football Espana), Antoine Griezmann has reportedly made up his mind with regards to his future at Atletico Madrid with just a year remaining on his current contract, but will allow the Rojiblancos to take the final call this summer.
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Griezmann is reportedly eager to stay at the Metropolitano for another season. While he can make that decision independently, the veteran World Cup winner is keen to avoid causing any issues for the club. Griezmann plans to meet with the Atletico higher-ups to discuss his future, ready to accept a potential departure if the club feels it's the best move this summer.
With Los Colchoneros potentially saving significantly on his salary, the club may look to move him on if they don't see him as a key contributor. Already, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth are set to lead the attack next season. It's unclear whether Griezmann would accept a reduced role as a squad player who could make the difference from the bench.
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The 34-year-old stated last summer that Atletico would be his last club in Europe. “I have had offers and calls but I have been clear – I want to stay at Atletico. I made a lot of effort to come back and be accepted. I want it to be my last club in Europe.”
This could come as a huge boost to MLS clubs, with the Frenchman admitting publicly that he was tempted by the prospect of finishing his career in the United States. Last year, it was revealed that a special €15 million release clause was inserted in his current contract, enticing MLS clubs to make a potential move this summer.
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Griezmann is having a fine season, having scored 16 times and registered seven assists in 42 games across all competitions. Diego Simeone will be hoping to count on his form and experience in Atletico's upcoming fixture, in which they will face Espanyol on Saturday, March 29. Simeone's men are currently third in La Liga, four points behind rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the table.
