Last September, Antoine Griezmann surprised his world by announcing his international retirement. Since Kylian MbappĂ© has mentioned the subject with the Parisian while remaining evasive: ” It is his decision, it is only he who can explain to you why he made this choice. We discussed a lot before, we talked about it again in September … This gathering was difficult for him as for me, we suffered a lot. After France-Belgium (2-0), we returned together to Madrid, he was with his family … I can not tell you anything else except that I did not fall from the clouds when the announcement of his departure arrived. »»
Weariness was therefore right for the mattress's investment among the Blues, as well as a ” lack of recognition Underlined by the captain of the French team, who potentially inherited a armband also coveted by Griezmann. So the latter left behind in the tricolor locker room a persistent taste of unfinished.
During the rally observed this month of March, Antoine Griezmann refused the honors of the French Football Federation also returned to Olivier Giroud, claiming an agenda incompatible with this tribute ceremony at the Stade de France. A step back that challenges, such as the possible decision of the boy's future – an imminent career choice with the look of theater revealed in the Spanish press.
Griezmann, the MLS will wait
Long announced in the United States, the Mâconnais would ultimately be on the way to extending his lease at Atlético de Madrid. A turnaround that inevitably encourages many interpretations. The most obvious of them refers to the 2026 World Cup, which the Colchonero would dream of disputing despite everything on the American continent.
To give yourself every chance of achieving it in the eyes of the Pragmatics Didier Deschamps, Antoine Griezmann would play the stability card. A flight for the MLS which can, the rest unacceptable appear in the eyes of the national coach to claim such a capital meeting. By opting for an extension of contract in Madrid, the third most capped player in the history of the Blues (137 selections) would keep the field of possibilities open.
