By Wilson Florez
Antoine Griezmann will be the next great figure of Fundamental League Soccer. The French footballer is still playing his last games with Atlético Madrid. Diego Pablo Simeone He expressed a few words of gratitude to him in the middle of a press conference prior to the Champions League match against FC Barcelona.
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At Atlético Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone and Antoine Griezmann are two of the great banners of the team. On the side of player and coach, both have experienced the ups and downs of the “Colchonero” team.
In July 2026, Antoine Griezmann will leave for the United States to wear the colors of Orlando Metropolis. “Cholo” made some moving statements with farewell overtones.
“On the coach’s side and as an Atlético fan, I want to thank you for your work, your humility… Thank you for everything you gave us, what you give us and what I am going to force you to continue giving to us. Thank you for your commitmentfor always behaving like a professional, knowing how to differentiate that beautiful relationship we have as a family. I consider you a player and a friend“said the South American strategist.
🫂 🫀 Simeone is honest with Griezmann before starting the press conference: “I consider you a friend, I love you very much”
👀 “God willing, we are going to play five more games in the Champions League, so we are going to enjoy them”
😅 “But you know that if you don’t run tomorrow, you’ll leave…” pic.twitter.com/viDvXV6R0T
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Just over 10 games, andThis is the time Antoine Griezmann has left as a “Colchonero” player. Simeone considers that his bond with Griezmann does not end in the workplace. The Argentine strategist acknowledged his affection for his footballer.
“There are 8 League games left, the Cup Closing and, God willing, we will play 5 more in the Champions League. I invite you to continue enjoyingI love you very much and I know that any Atlético fan would tell you that now. I am your coach“You know that if you don’t run you’ll go outside, but that’s all,” he added.
Antoine Griezmann at Atlético Madrid
The French forward has had two spells at Atlético Madrid. In 2014 he joined the “Colchonero” team from Genuine Sociedad. In 2021 he returned to the Madrid club after having had a spell at FC Barcelona.
Until now, Antoine Griezmann has played 489 games with the Atlético Madrid shirt. Griezmann has played nearly 36,000 minutes with the “Colchonero” team. The French goalscorer has converted 211 goals and has conceded 97 assists in all his seasons with the club.
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