Antoine Griezmann apologies to Atletico Madrid fans ahead of summer exit – “It was a mistake to go to Barcelona”
Antoine Griezmann has apologized to Atletico Madrid fans as he prepares to leave the club for Orlando City. During his final appearance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, he expressed regret over his move to Barcelona in 2019. Griezmann also paid tribute to his coach Diego Simeone and teammate Koke Resurreccion for their support throughout his career at Atletico.
- ▪Antoine Griezmann made his final appearance for Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
- ▪He has agreed to join MLS side Orlando City after a decade with Atletico.
- ▪Griezmann apologized to fans for his decision to join Barcelona in 2019.
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