According to Spanish journalist Ruben Ulia, Antoine Griezmann would have made his decision concerning his future at Atlético de Madrid when there is only one year left on his current contract, but would leave the Rojiblancos to make the final decision this summer.
Griezmann would be impatient to stay in Metropolitano an additional season. If he can make this decision independently, the veteran winner of the World Cup with the Blues wishes to avoid any problem for the club. Griezmann plans to meet the leaders of Atlético to discuss his future, ready to accept a possible departure if the club considers that it is the best decision this summer.
The Colchoneros potentially realizing important savings on his salary, the club could consider letting him go if he does not consider him as a key player. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorho are already ready to lead the attack next season. It is not yet known if Griezmann would accept a reduced role, that of a player capable of making the difference from the bench.
Antoine Griezmann to a departure?
The 34 -year -old said last summer that Atlético would be his last club in Europe. “I received offers and calls, but I was clear: I want to stay in Atlético. I made a lot of effort to come back and be accepted. I want it to be my last club in Europe. »»
This could be a major asset for MLS clubs, the Frenchman who has publicly admitted to be tempted by the prospect of ending his career in the United States. Last year, it was revealed that a special liberating clause of 15 million euros was inserted into its current contract, encouraging MLS clubs to make a possible transfer this summer.
Griezmann has had an excellent season, with 16 goals and seven assists in 42 games in all competitions. Diego Simeone hopes to be able to count on his form and experience in the next Atlético match, which will face Espanyol on Saturday March 29. The men of Simeone are currently third in the Liga, four points of their rivals from Real Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the ranking.
