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At Atlético de Madrid they regret Griezmann’s departure to the MLS

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By Wilson Florez

He Atlético de Madrid will suffer a big loss for the 2026-2027 season. Antoine Griezmann will leave the “Colchonero” team at the age of 35. The French footballer will leave a big void in the club. Mateu Alemanydirector of Men’s Professional Football at the club, He regretted Griezmann’s departure to the MLS.

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There is no need to think about replacing Antoine (Griezmann) because Antoine is impossible to find a player like him. “We will have to look for other variants so that the team not only does not suffer, but can improve in long-established,” said the manager for Movistar.

At 35 years old, Antoine Griezmann continues to play a leading role within Atlético de Madrid. The French footballer He played 54 games in the season: 32 matches for LaLiga, 15 matches for the UEFA Champions League, 6 matches for the Copa del Rey and 1 match for the Spanish Super Cup.

Antoine Griezmann played just over 2,600 minutes on the field in the season. This speaks very well of Griezmann’s physical condition. It is not easy to accumulate this amount of minutes at this age and in a club with a very exhausting style like that of Diego Pablo Simeone.

Being aware of this foreseeable loss has allowed the Atlético de Madrid board to work on a plan to cover the absence of Antoine Griezmann next season. In fact, Alemany aired the possible continuity of “Cholo” Simeone.

“We have been having a conception for a long time about what we have to do in line with what the coach (Diego Simeone) thinks and that concept must be put into practice, but that concept exists”he explained.

Antoine Griezmann to the MLS

After finishing the season and commitments with France in the 2026 World Cup, Antoine Griezmann will be able to report to his new club. The former FC Barcelona player will wear the colors of Orlando Metropolis of the MLS.

Antoine Griezmann arrives at this club after a season of 14 goals and 6 assists in elite football. Griezmann is a great acquisition for the American team. Orlando Metropolis’ new franchise player He signed for two seasons with the club.

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