At 33, Antoine Griezmann is slowly but surely heading towards the end of his career. The 2018 world champion is tied to Atlético de Madrid until 2026 and he should continue with the French team until the 2026 World Cup in North America. This would be the ideal time to leave the European scene and live one of his lifelong dreams: playing in MLS (like his idol David Beckham) and especially living in the United States (where he loves to go). The last two seasons of “Grizi” at the very highest level are now.
Griezmann will already be turning a big page in his life since, according to Relevohis association with Puma, his equipment supplier for 14 years, is on hold. The player played a preparation match with all-black boots (after warming up with Puma cleats). Above all, the German brand did not include the French international in a post on Instagram, before the start of La Liga, showing the players of the championship playing with Puma cleats (like Dani Carvajal and Jan Oblak).
Griezmann to Decathlon?
According to the Madrid media, the possibilities are numerous: continuing the adventure with Puma, returning to Adidas (his first equipment supplier), convincing Nike to sign him (unlikely) or even becoming the new face of Decathlon. Antoine Griezmann would be a choice face for the French brand, which is increasingly establishing itself in the world of football. Kipsta supplies the balls for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, but also for the Europa League and the Conference League now (while the Champions League balls remain Adidas). A great deal with UEFA.
Antoine Griezmann is one of the highest paid French athletes, but mainly thanks to his XXL salary with Atlético de Madrid, which is said to be 12 million euros per year (half of what he was supposed to pocket at Barça). As indicated by the specialist site Sportunethe native of Mâcon supplements his income mainly thanks to Puma. The deal with the sports brand amounted to 4 million euros per year in recent years and “Grizi” only receives “two million” thanks to his other personal sponsors (Mango, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Beats Electronics). A sponsorship with Decathlon would bring in less than with Puma.
