DBasia.news – Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach, said he was satisfied with the performance of his players, Antoine Griezmann during his loan from Barcelona. Therefore, Atletico Madrid also extended Antoine Griezmann’s loan period at Atletico Madrid.
As is known, Antoine Griezmann returned to the Wanda Metropolitano in the early summer of 2021-2022. The French player returned to Atletico Madrid on loan, after being banished to Barcelona at the end of the 2018-2019 season.
The 31-year-old player has a one-year contract at Atletico Madrid. However, there is an option clause to extend the loan in the value of Antoine Griezmann’s contract.
Having that opportunity, it is also reported that Atletico Madrid have officially extended Antoine Griezmann’s contract at the Wanda Metropolitano. This was reported by the Spanish media, Marca in its report.
The loan is expected to bring back Antoine Griezmann’s best performance. As expected, Antoine Griezmann’s performance improved again when he returned to Atletico Madrid.
For information, in the 2021-2022 season, Antoine Griezmann appeared consistent despite being injuried several times. He made 39 appearances, scored 8 goals and 7 assists in all competitions for Atletico Madrid.
Antoine Griezmann could also be made permanent by Atletico Madrid next summer as in the contract there is also a permanent purchase option worth 40 million euros, which is around Rp. 622 billion.
Antoine Griezmann is considered to have adjusted to Diego Simeone’s playing style as he has sweet memories before leaving for Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
Antoine Griezmann led Atletico Madrid to win the 2014-15 Spanish Super Cup. Then, he helped Atletico Madrid win the 2017-2018 Europa League and 2018-2019 European Super Cup. In addition, Antoine Griezmann also won the best player in the Spanish League in the 2015-2016 season.