Antoine Griezmann has signed a one-year contract extension at Atlético Madrid which might hold him on the membership till June 30, 2027, Atlético introduced on Monday.
Griezmann, 34, is the highest scorer in Atlético’s historical past with 197 objectives, and has spent 9 seasons on the membership — over two spells — since first becoming a member of in 2014.
ESPN reported in March that Griezmann was prone to keep at Atlético this summer season, regardless of his longstanding curiosity in taking part in in MLS.
The 2018 World Cup winner’s earlier deal was resulting from expire in June 2026.
Sources instructed ESPN that the extension would permit Atlético to unfold the price of Griezmann’s wage bundle over two years, which might profit the membership when it comes to LaLiga’s squad spending limits.
Griezmann scored eight objectives in 38 league appearances this season, as Atlético completed third in LaLiga, and a complete of 16 in all competitions.
The previous France worldwide confronted fierce competitors for a spot within the workforce this season, after Atlético signed Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth final summer season.
He has spoken brazenly about his need to play in MLS sooner or later, calling it an “goal” to “finish my profession there” resulting from his love of U.S. sports activities.
Griezmann has gained a Europa League, a UEFA Tremendous Cup and a Spanish Supercopa with Atlético, however is but to win both LaLiga or the Champions League.
He spent 5 seasons at Atlético between 2014 and 2019, adopted by a hit-and-miss two years at Barcelona, earlier than returning to Atlético.
