Can Griezmann end his Atletico love story in style?
Antoine Griezmann is set to conclude his career at Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, having made a significant impact during his time at the club. Coach Diego Simeone paid an emotional tribute to Griezmann, highlighting his hard work and role as a positive influence. Griezmann, who is Atletico's all-time leading scorer, has become a symbol of the club's values and identity.
- ▪Griezmann has made 494 appearances and scored 212 goals for Atletico Madrid.
- ▪He is set to join Orlando City after the current season.
- ▪Simeone expressed his admiration for Griezmann in a recent press conference.
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Can Griezmann end his Atletico love story in style?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Griezmann has made 494 appearances and scored 212 goals for Atletico MadridByElizabeth ConwaySpanish football reporterPublished29 April 2026With another defining European night on the horizon, as Atletico Madrid prepare to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the spotlight has shifted to Antoine Griezmann, the forward bringing his Atletico career to a close at the end of the season.It was in that context that Diego Simeone, sitting alongside Griezmann in a packed media room before Atletico Madrid's quarter-final against Barcelona, did something rarely seen in football.Before a single question was asked, the Atletico coach chose to open the news conference with an…
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