What if Antoine Griezmann finally left Atlético Madrid this summer? On the sidelines of the Club World Cup, the Colchoneros formalized the extension of their 34 -year -old French striker until June 2027. A strong choice of “Grizou”, which has long hesitated between stacking and a departure in MLS, where he dreams of ending his career.
Despite this extension, Antoine Griezmann continues to be the subject of rumors. The latest, coming from the other side of the Pyrenees, reports an interest in the Athletic Bilbao. The Basque club is on the way to losing Nico Williams, very close to joining FC Barcelona, and would have views of the 2018 world champion to replace him.
However, according to the media El Gol Digitalthe Mâconnais is still far from a return to the Basque Country, he who made his debut with professionals on the side of Real Sociedad. If his name would have been mentioned internally, the residents of San Mamés would not wish to make madness to replace Nico Williams, who should bring about 58 million euros to the club.
Griezmann, too expensive for Bilbao?
It must be said that a potential arrival of Antoine Griezmann would induce the payment of a transfer compensation and a high salary to the player. Which would go against the training policy which ended at the 4e Liga place last season. The sports management, managed by Mikel González, would prefer to rely on its training center.
Athletic decision -makers would nevertheless be to recruit a replacement for Nico Williams. And in addition to the Antoine Griezmann track, the Rojiblancos would have checked the name of Borja Sainz, which comes out of an excellent season with Norwich City. The value of the 24 -year -old Spanish winger is estimated at 14 million euros by the specialized site Transfermarkt.
