dailyloe.com – Antoine Griezmann is set to conclude his Atletico Madrid career at the end of the season. The team is gearing up for a Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. This match is particularly significant for Griezmann as he bids farewell to the club.
Before the quarter-final against Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone honored Griezmann in a media conference. Simeone expressed gratitude for Griezmann’s hard work, stating, ‘Thank you for everything you have given us, everything you continue to give, and everything you still will.’ This acknowledgment surprised Griezmann.
Griezmann opted to stay in Madrid until the end of the season. He wanted to ensure a proper farewell to Atletico, where he has made 494 appearances and scored 212 goals. He is set to join Orlando City after the season concludes.
Griezmann’s career in Spain began at Real Sociedad in 2009. He moved to Atletico Madrid in 2014, then to Barcelona in 2019. He returned to Atletico on loan in 2021, making the move permanent in 2022. Throughout his journey, he has become the club’s all-time leading scorer.
In his autobiography, Griezmann shared that he was close to signing with Arsenal in 2013. He mentioned waiting for the London club to make a move, but it never materialized. Frustrated, he decided against any future interest from Arsenal after that experience.
Griezmann joined Atletico for a fee of 30 million euros, which significantly shaped his career. As he prepares for his final matches, the focus is on his contributions and the legacy he leaves at Atletico Madrid.
