It's not yet official, but Antoine Griezmann should stay at Atlético de Madrid this summer. The one who celebrated his 34th birthday in March has another year of contract with the Colchoneros and, in latest news, did not ask his leaders to terminate his lease in order to end his career in the United States. This big fan of US sports in dreams for years.
Diego Simeone's fetish number 7 did not say goodbye to the Metropolitano public, last Sunday, during the last home of the season against Real Betis (4-1). Relegated to the bench for this end of the season by the “Cholo”, “Grizi”, if it is now one goal on the last 20 games, has made a good entry against Andalusian by offering the goal of 3-1 to Julian Alvarez. Rather reassuring.
It was Angel Correa who received an ovation from Madrid supporters. For noticed farewells. The 30 -year -old Argentinian striker decided to leave Atlético one year from the end of his contract, the 2022 world champion with a outing. In the shadow of Griezmann, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorho in the hierarchy of attackers this season, he will try to relaunch his career elsewhere.
Griezmann's 3rd historical teammate
The former French international is particularly affected by the end of Correa's journey, which he has known for 11 years! Angel Correa was indeed recruited by Atlético the same summer as Griezmann, in 2014. The player arrived from San Lorenzo for 7.5 million euros, however, was operated at the heart once arrived in Spain and made his debut only the following season. He made an offensive joker of great generosity for many years, winning the title of Spanish champion in 2021 (unlike Griezmann).
Angel Correa is the third player with whom Antoine Griezmann played the most in his career (288 matches), behind Koke (376) and Jan Oblak (365). Diego Simeone could associate them both at the forefront for the last championship meeting in Girona on Sunday, while Atlético is already assured of its qualification as a Champions League. Angel Correa is 7 goals in all competitions this season. He gave victory to his team against PSG last November, on a Griezmann service…
