The end of the soap opera, the real one. We must rarely trust the “exclusive” information of the Spanish media, but
Reader Has very strong in recent months concerning Antoine Griezmann. Journalist Matteo Moretto offered several twists and turns about the number 7 star of Atlético de Madrid. He never got good. After the surprise international retirement of the 2018 world champion of the French team, last September, Reader was the first media to announce the departure after the season of “Grizi” for the MLS, probably for the Los Angeles FC of Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud.
The truth is that Griezmann, very undecided on his personal situation at 34 (he celebrated them on March 21), met the managers of the Colchoneros last month to tell them that he had made no decision. The top scorer in the history of the Madrid club is under contract until 2026 and has an agreement with his management to disengage this summer if he wishes. Atlético then offered him a new two -year contract with a drop in salary. Since his return after his two years in Barcelona, the player has already agreed to reduce his emoluments twice.
Wednesday, Reader Thus announced Griezmann's to come from a new two -year contract until 2027, with a progressive salary reduction. A verbal agreement would have been reached, as Matteo Moretto said, taken up by Fabrizio Romano (however little used to giving incorrect information concerning the transfer window). In the process, a relative of the former tricolor international denied any extension in
The team.
Griezmann, active departure
It is ultimately Marca which ends the suspense this Friday. The situation is much clearer. Antoine Griezmann decided to play a last season at Atlético de Madrid in Madrid and go in 2026. Despite the last catastrophic months … completely physically extinguished and unable to follow the pace of his offensive teammates, “Grizi” only scored a goal in the last 15 matches and clearly lead the performances of his team. The training of Diego Simeone was eliminated in the Champions League and in the King's Cup and now has seven points behind the Barcelona leader.
In addition, there is indeed an agreement to reduce the salary of 8 million euros net of the player. Griezmann agreed to pocket 4 million in the 2025-2026 season before pocket 4 million more in 2026-2027 after his departure from the club, most certainly for MLS. Atlético can more easily manage its payroll, monitored by La Liga like all other clubs as part of a financial fair-play specific to the Spanish championship. In 2022, the club, for example, extended Thomas Lemar to spread its salary over several years.
