He is the top scorer (21) and passer (16) in La Liga for the year 2023. Antoine Griezmann was therefore named by the Spanish daily Ace as the most decisive footballer, and collected an individual trophy, all smiles. The opportunity to also deliver a few words, with disarming frankness. The French international (127 caps, 44 goals), aged 32, is happy, and wants to make it known.
“I was happy during my first spell here at Atleti. I think I’m happy now, but beyond that, I really realize that I’m happy. You enjoy more and have more fun, because when I first went there, I didn’t realize how happy I was.”he confided to Ace. His failed escapade of two years at FC Barcelona is now a distant memory, and Griezmann was able to be forgiven by the supporters of Atlético de Madrid.
Griezmann wants to end up at Atlético… before MLS
It took a year to achieve it, but here the Frenchman is again acclaimed by the Metropolitano public, won over by his combativeness and his influence on the pitch. And this time, there is no risk of seeing Griezmann give up everything. His future, he explains clearly, he wishes to stay with the Colchoneros, with whom he is currently linked until 2026.
“Yes, that’s what I said. I know that the club is in favor of being able to make an effort and we will talk about it. Beyond Europe, what I would like later is the MLS (American League), I have always recognized that. But Atlético will almost one hundred percent be my last club in Europe. This is where I want to be, where I see myself happiest and where I feel at home”, he assured. Should we be afraid of “almost” or is it a simple usual precaution? Time will tell.
