Antoine Griezmann has been on the constant radar of signing for a top Los Angeles FC side in the Major Soccer League (MLS). The 33-year-old striker has shown desire a few times to play for LAFC. Having said that, this is the last year of his contract at his current club Atletico Madrid, and there is a possible chance of him switching the league right away. The Spanish club is open to selling the Frenchman in the market in this summer transfer window. However, all these things depend upon factors such as the transfer fee to the capital, the player fee, and also the desire of the club to sell the forward or retain him this season.
The California-based side is reportedly willing to pay 10 million euros as a transfer fee, which possibly could make Greizmann the most expensive player in the American soccer league right after Lionel Messi who joined David Beckham’s co-owned Inter Miami in the 2023 summer transfer window.
Atletico Madrid have a decision to make on Antoine Griezmann
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Analyzing the statistics, the LaLiga player has netted twenty-four goals and provided five assists (29 G/A) in a total of 48 matches throughout the whole competition. Not only this season, but he has been loyal to the club for over eight years in his entire career which itself is an impressive number as we speak about it.
Griezmann is the all-time top goalscorer for this club. He has been lethal when it comes to finding the back of the net, A French veteran has scored 181 goals and provided 84 assists in total with 389 appearances for the Spanish side. The French World Cup winner has won various major trophies which include Supercopa De Espana, UEFA Super Cup, and even a Europa League title throughout his glorious time with the Atletico side.
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Not only focusing on the good and positive things about the French international, there have been several times of hardships for him at the club. He was considerably out of form for the 2018-2019 season and so was sent on a loan to the Spanish giants, Barcelona. He spent three seasons at Barcelona and played alongside the likes of Messi, Sergio Busquets, Frankie de Jong, and many more such highly recognized footballers. Unfortunately, he couldn’t add a La Liga title to his count during his time in Barcelona, he gained a lot of experience and again rooted his way to the strong team from Spain.
Now, the interesting part arises when there is a tough decision to be made from Atletico Madrid’s side. After finishing fourth in La Liga this season, with 76 points and 19 trailing by 19 points to the champions Real Madrid. the lagging table squad now needs to either give priority to the experienced Griezmann or scout for fresh talent in the summer market.
What might be a better decision for Griezmann?
The World Cup winner has a long-left desire to be fulfilled by joining the MLS. He now has a fair deal from LAFC who are putting up a price tag of 10 million euros on Griezmann. The league is currently in the developing phase, being certainly initiated by Lionel Messi and the likes of Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets to follow him all to way to the United States.
Griezmann has offers received from a rumoured side in Saudi Arabia too, but joining the Americans will be his top priority at this stage: as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 33-year-old has nothing left to prove in Europe and could take a suitable exit as per the current situation.
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