Atletico Madrid's French striker Antoine Griezmann could finally be staying in La Liga, as reports suggest he could extend his contract with the Madrid club. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the 32-year-old's current deal runs until 2026, but Atletico are already looking to extend his stay.
The news comes as something of a surprise, as persistent rumours have linked Griezmann with a move to join long-time teammate Lionel Messi in MLS. However, it appears that Griezmann is now leaning towards staying at the Wanda Metropolitano, where he has established himself as a key player in recent seasons. The Frenchman's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, but this latest development suggests that he may be persuaded to devote his prime years to Atletico Madrid rather than seek a new challenge abroad. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out in the coming weeks and months as Atletico look to secure the long-term future of one of their most important attacking players.
Atletico Madrid's French striker Antoine Griezmann could finally be staying in La Liga, as reports suggest he could extend his contract with the Madrid club. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the 32-year-old's current deal runs until 2026, but Atletico are already looking to extend his stay.
Earlier, it was reported that Griezmann had attracted interest from several clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and several MLS teams. The main contender for the World Cup winner is Inter Miami, where some of his former Barcelona teammates now play – Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
The prospect of Griezmann reuniting with this group of stars in the United States had sparked much speculation about his future. The chance to team up again with his close friends and former Barça colleagues was seen as a tempting proposition that could lure him away from Atlético. The lure of playing in a new league, in a new country and alongside some of the best players of his generation must have been an offer hard for Griezmann to refuse.
However, the latest reports suggest that Griezmann could now be leaning towards staying in the Spanish capital, much to the relief of Atletico fans. It will be intriguing to see whether the lure of playing alongside Messi in MLS again is still strong enough to convince him to leave Atletico, or if he ultimately decides that his future lies at the Wanda Metropolitano, where he has established himself as a key player over the past few seasons.
This season, Griezmann has made 41 appearances in all competitions for his club, scoring 21 goals and providing 8 assists. The 33-year-old's estimated market value, according to Transfermarkt, is around €25 million.
