The period is complicated for Antoine Griezmann. Fantomatic during the elimination of Atlético Madrid in the King's semifinals against Barça, the Frenchman was strongly criticized by the Spanish press, pointing his lack of impact and a series of nine games without scoring. At 34, when his contract expired in 2026 and the MLS sirens are heard, the future of “Grizou” in Madrid seems more uncertain than ever. Should he stay and try to restart the machine or give in to American temptation? A former French international, known for his sometimes offbeat gaze, has delivered his clear point of view on the issue.
This former blue who spoke on the L'Equipe channel is Vikash Dhorasoo. For the ex-midfielder, a departure from Griezmann to the MLS in current conditions would be a bad idea. “He cannot go out like that, under whistles and get fucked by the press,” estimates Dhorasoo, suggesting that a departure for reasons of
“Lifestyle” Rather than sporting would be poorly perceived in the midst.
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His recommendation is quite different: Griezmann should first reinvent himself at Atlético. “What would not be bad is that he reinvents himself on this end of the course. There he plays more simply, runs less and defends less than before. Why not turn into a smuggler, a relay? If only for a year. »»
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The Dhorasoo council invites Griezmann to adapt his game to his age and his current physical condition, which questions after 43 games played this season. Rather than fleeing the difficulty, he suggests that he modify his role to stay influential differently. This vision contrasts with the agitation around his future, where Griezmann himself would put pressure on his leaders to obtain guarantees on the ambition of the club before extending, while keeping the MLS open option. Diego Simeone, he, while recognizing the ” difficult period“, Still count on his number 7.
Antoine Griezmann is therefore at a crossroads. Critics are raining, his body seems to mark the step, and his future is pending between an Atlético at the end of the cycle and the American dream. Vikash Dhorasoo's advice – stay, adapt, reinvent yourself as a smuggler – offers an interesting perspective to bounce back and go out from above. It remains to be seen whether the Frenchman is ready to consider this transformation or if he will prefer a new challenge, even if it means on a bitter note from Madrid.
