Vice-captain of the France team, Antoine Griezmann was present at a press conference this Monday on the eve of the friendly match against Germany. Loquacious, the metronome of Atlético Madrid was questioned on several subjects and was also asked to speak about the pharaonic transfer window carried out this summer by the clubs of Saudi Arabia.
While he claims to understand the reasons that push certain players to join the Gulf, the 32-year-old nevertheless affirmed not to be interested in this challenge, being more sensitive to the idea of joining the American championship in the near future: “I completely understand the departures to Saudi Arabia. We see incredible sums, we earn a lot of money, but some want to secure their family and I find it normal to go there. Afterwards, will I have to go there? I have a family and continuing my career in MLS is my main goal.» This is a future that seems clear and defined for Grizou.