Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid Future in Doubt as LAFC Register Interest in Triggering Release Clause
Published 13:23 27 Jul 2024 GMT+1
Antoine Griezmann has been a mainstay at Atletico Madrid for nearly a decade, but it seems his time in Spain could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. The French forward has a release clause of just £8.5m, and Los Angeles FC have reportedly registered an interest in triggering it.
Griezmann, 33, has spent most of his career at Atletico, scoring 181 goals in 389 games for the Madrid outfit. He joined the club from Real Sociedad in 2014 and has since won the Spanish Super Cup, the Europa League, and the UEFA Super Cup. On the international stage, he’s won the World Cup and the UEFA Nations League with France.
However, with 24 months remaining on his current deal, Atletico Madrid may not be in a hurry to sell their talisman. But LAFC’s interest could force their hand, especially if Griezmann is keen to make the move to Major League Soccer.
Griezmann has previously stated his intention to head to the United States after the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. But with LAFC’s interest now public, it’s possible he could make the move earlier than planned.
For Atletico Madrid fans, this news will come as a shock. Griezmann has been a fan favorite and a key player for the club. But for LAFC, signing a player of his caliber would be a major coup.
As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Griezmann’s situation. Will he stay at Atletico or make the move to LAFC? Only time will tell.
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