Announced as a target of Marcelo Bielsa, who could land on the bench of Athletic Bilbao, striker Antoine Griezmann has no intention of leaving Atletico Madrid.
Griezmann ne swore that for Atletico.
This is one of the most unexpected rumors at the start of the transfer window. Candidate for the presidential elections of Athletic Bilbao, Iaki Arechabaleta presents a project with Marcelo Bielsa in the role of coach.
However, El Loco would have submitted a requirement to the leader if their tandem is chosen by the socios: recruit Antoine Griezmann!
Atletico still believe in him
In check at FC Barcelona, the 31-year-old striker thought he would find his best feelings when he returned to Atletico Madrid last summer. Except that the French international’s plan absolutely did not go as planned. Indeed, the native of Mcon has only scored 8 goals and delivered 7 decisive assists in 36 games in all competitions and has not shaken the nets since January 6!
Despite his difficulties, the Habs nevertheless retain the confidence of their coach Diego Simeone and the leaders, who intend to keep him until the second year of his loan, which will lead to a purchase obligation of 40 million euros if he plays at least 50% of matches over two years.
Griezmann can’t imagine Bilbao
And on the side of Grizou, everything is even clearer. Griezmann not in talks with Athletic, despite rumors not even considered a possibility as of today, denied the journalist Fabrizio Romano, often very well informed. This Saturday, the 2018 world champion also linked this publication and another on Twitter denying his intention to join the Basque Country.
To justify this position, the AS newspaper cites two reasons. On the one hand, the strong rivalry between Athletic and its training club, Real Sociedad, which it has no intention of betraying. On the other hand, Griezmann’s desire to return to his best level by returning to the framework he represented at Atletico. That is clear…
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