While he has returned to an excellent level with Atlético, at 32 years old, Antoine Griezmann would be in Manchester United’s sights for next January, as claimed by a Spanish journalist.
What if Antoine Griezmann, at 32, fulfilled his childhood dream by playing for the club of his idol David Beckham, Manchester United? After his two difficult years at Barça, the 2018 world champion regained his splendor last season, with 16 goals scored and 19 assists given in 48 matches with Atlético, in addition to an excellent 2022 World Cup with The french team. He is ready for an explosive end to his career with the Colchoneros.
But can “Grizi” agree to go to the Premier League? Interviewed on the show El ChiringuitoSpanish journalist Eduardo Inda explained that “ a number of Premier League clubs » wanted to recruit the French international. Better, Manchester United “ sees the possibility of bringing him in during the winter transfer window », recalling that Griezmann’s release clause would be 25 million euros (he agreed to divide his salary by two upon his return to Atlético).
Trained at Real Sociedad from the age of 14, the native of Mâcon has obviously only known La Liga during his career. His adaptation to the Premier League would not be easy, especially in a team in complete disarray like Man United – and in which there is already an attacking leader like Bruno Fernandes -, but time is running out for him if he wants to take on one last high-level challenge. His friend Raphaël Varane would welcome him with open arms to the North West of England…