{"id":1079539,"date":"2019-05-15T13:35:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T12:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1079539"},"modified":"2019-05-15T13:35:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T12:35:03","slug":"antoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid-transfer-next-club","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/antoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid-transfer-next-club\/","title":{"rendered":"The main contenders to sign Antoine Griezmann now Atletico Madrid exit is confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antoine Griezmann is going to leave Atl\u00e9tico Madrid this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite turning down a move to Barcelona last summer and signing a colossal new contract at the Wanda Metropolitano, the Frenchman has decided that he will be seeking a new challenge in his career and announced this via the club’s official twitter.<\/p>\n

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This doesn’t come as a surprise given Atleti’s this season’s disappointing form despite the most stacked squad in club history – culminating in a humiliating capitulation against Juventus in the Champions League and then in La Liga’s title race just days after that.<\/p>\n

But the question is, where could the fantastic Frenchman end up if he does leave Diego Simeone’s army?<\/p>\n

Dream: Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Blaugrana have long been linked with Antoine Griezmann. They spent the vast majority of last season openly courting and pursuing the French forward. Then at season’s end there was a documentary where everyone expected Griezmann to announce his departure from Atleti (having just secured them the Europa League) only for him to turn around and decide to stay. Joining Barcelona would be a huge step up for Griezmann but one that he would relish; playing alongside such supreme talents as Leo Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9. He would thrive in an open attacking side playing anywhere across the front line, affording the Blaugrana the chance to replace Luis Su\u00e1rez.<\/p>\n

Dream: PSG<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When it comes to dream moves for French players, it’s impossible to rule out PSG. The Parisians have bottomless pockets and enjoy utter dominion over the French division, so league titles are guaranteed and domestic trebles are always a possibility. That appeals to any player, and the fact that he would be able to play alongside Neymar and compatriot Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 would be a huge bonus. Griezmann’s main goal now is to win the Champions League, that lines up perfectly with PSG and together the two could chase their dream.<\/p>\n

Who do Squawka Suggest Griezmann join?<\/strong>
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When it comes to picking a dream option, PSG makes more sense for Griezmann as a player. Whilst he can play as a striker (and has done before to great success in his career), so would be able to replace Su\u00e1rez, the Frenchman’s main role is a free-roaming playmaker who drifts infield from the right half-space. And at the Camp Nou that would conflict with, y’know, the best player on the planet.<\/p>\n

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PSG, meanwhile, could accommodate him with greater ease. Sure, it would mean the sale of Edinson Cavani but that would be a price the Parisians would be willing to pay to secure another one of the French World Champions. Griezmann could easily slot into is spot on the right, with Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 moving up-front and Neymar mirroring Griezmann coming from the left. This would give PSG an even more fearsome attacking trio and make Griezmann a national hero as he helped lead them to trophies.<\/p>\n

Both options are obviously dreams, however. Griezmann looked to have missed his chance with Barcelona and only the club’s desperation following their Champions League exit could give him the chance to play alongside Leo Messi and mentor Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9. And whilst PSG could sign Griezmann, with Cavani as well as Angel Di Maria, they are well-stocked for forwards and are in need of some full-backs and midfielders. It’s unlikely they would spend whatever FFP will allow them on a position they don’t need.<\/p>\n