Antoine Griezmann’s future at Atlético de Madrid appears to be taking a positive turn according to his recent statements. Following the club’s victory over SS Lazio in the Champions League, the French striker spoke in a recent interview about his plans after his contract expires in 2026.
In a revealing interview for TNT Sports Brasil, Griezmann shared his thoughts on his future in European football. Surprisingly, the France international expressed his desire for Atlético de Madrid to be his last club in Europe, which has sparked optimism among Colchoneros fans.
“I want this to be my last club in Europe and then I can enjoy it somewhere else,” said Griezmann. These words seemed to indicate that the player would be open to the possibility of continuing his career on another continent after his current contract expires.
However, the striker didn’t take long to make his main intention clear: “I want to continue here. I’m at the level my team needs from me. I play well. Let’s see if there is a way to continue, but of course there are a lot of other players here, so we’ll see.”
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These statements were greeted with enthusiasm by Atlético de Madrid fans, who see Griezmann as one of the team’s pillars. His desire to continue at the club indicates a strong emotional connection to the club and a commitment to maintaining its level of performance in the years to come.
Griezmann’s future, now clearer, appears to largely depend on Atlético Madrid’s willingness to keep him beyond 2026. The currently 32-year-old striker still has a lot to offer on the field and his experience would be a huge advantage. Invaluable for the team.