For Antoine Griezmann, it is always the unknown at the moment, as much concerning his performance in the field as his future at Atlético. “It takes time and calm. I am sure that Antoine will find his best level. I do not know if it will be now, at the Club World Cup or next season ”retorted Diego Simeone in front of the press after the victory of the Madrid club against Rayo Vallecano (3-0).
“Grizi”, in great difficulty this season to follow the rhythm of his teammates, has not scored for eleven matches but, relegated to the bench for a second meeting in a rim for liga by the “Cholo”, the 2018 world champion entered the time of play and was a decisive passer for Julian Alvarez. His sixth assist in the league (in addition to his eight goals scored in this competition).
And as Simeone implies, Griezmann is off to stay at Atlético. In latest news, the former French international, now 34, decided to play a last season with the Colchoneros before living his American dream. Its leaders offer to spread his salary of eight million euros net per year over 24 months in order to lighten the payroll to bypass the Spanish financial fair play.
Griezmann takes care of everything!
Antoine Griezmann remains the idol of Atlético supporters and the native of Mâcon was strong on Wednesday. Leaving the training center, number 7 opened the car window to sign jerseys or balloons to supporters and in particular a young child wearing a jersey of the best scorer in the history of the capital's training. “Griezmann! Muchas Gracias! Griezmann, I have your jersey today! »»launched little Diego.
“Grizi” then took the very young supporter to install him in the passenger seat. “Go up, tell dad we are going. Do you want to go see the locker room? Let's go to the locker room “then launched Griezmann, in a sequence broadcast by the program El Chiringuito. A few minutes later, the little one returned with dedicated shoes and a jersey by Giuliano Simeone, which is obviously his new idol. Nice.
