Manchester United is looking to address its attacking woes in the January transfer window and has reportedly identified Atletico Madrid’s forward Antoine Griezmann as their preferred target. However, they are already facing an uphill battle to convince the Frenchman to make a switch to the Premier League.

According to a recent report by soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Griezmann isn’t interested in joining Man United and is currently “only focused” on Atletico.

The reason why Manchester United is targeting Griezmann is his ability to score and also create chances for his teammates. For a team that only scored 13 goals in 12 games of the Premier League in 2023-24, a player of that would be a perfect fit. It is also believed that Griezmann has a release clause that comes to around $27 million, which is quite affordable for someone of his caliber.

One of the reasons why Griezmann isn’t interested in a move to Manchester United might be the club’s poor form and reported bad mood in the locker room. Also, it didn’t go well for him the last time he joined a high-profile club, with his 2019 move to Barcelona being a huge disappointment.

Griezmann has been in form for Atletico this season, scoring eight goals and dishing one assist in 12 La Liga games. He also has four goals in the UEFA Champions League. 

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Atletico Madrid’s star Antoine Griezmann has been on record saying that he wants to play in MLS one day. He reiterated his intention to come to the United States on Wednesday during a virtual press conference organized by La Liga and ESPN.

Griezmann spoke about the effect that Argentinean star Lionel Messi’s arrival had on MLS and shared that he is following his former Barcelona teammate’s new adventure closely.

“He’s incredible, and I think it’s the best thing MLS has done to bring in Leo, in terms of marketing and in terms of football,” Griezmann said via ESPN.

The 32-year-old Frenchman made it clear that he wants to follow in Messi’s footsteps.

“I’ve always said it. My target is to end up there, with everything that I like about American sports, playing in MLS and enjoying myself, being able to win things and be at my best level,” he added.

But before coming to MLS, Griezmann wants to achieve great things with Atletico.

“First I want to make history here and win trophies at Atleti. After that we’ll see…” Griezmann explained.

Antoine Griezmann had a successful 2022-23 campaign on an individual level, scoring 16 goals and adding 19 assists in all competitions. However, Atletico underperformed, coming third in La Liga and finishing last in Group B in UEFA Champions League.

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FC Barcelona is planning to file a lawsuit against Atletico Madrid demanding that the club pay them €40 million for Antoine Griezmann. The Blaugranes believe that their La Liga rivals are obligated to fulfill the contractual clause demanding this payment as Griezmann played over 45 minutes in 30 of the 37 games he was eligible for last season.

According to the clause in question, Atletico will be obligated to purchase Griezmann from Barcelona on a permanent deal if the Frenchman plays over 45 minutes in 50% of the games he is selectable for over the course of two seasons.

This condition has led to Atletico using Griezmann as a substitute, only bringing him on after the 61st minute of each of their first five La Liga fixtures.

“It’s not in my hands. I want to [play] more, but I will give everything in the minutes I am given. I am happy to be here, the only thing I want is to give everything for this club, for Cholo [coach Diego Simeone] and the fans,” Griezmann stated when asked about the ongoing situation between the rival La Liga clubs.

When questioned about the dispute, Barcelona coach Xavi stated that “It’s not to do with me, it’s an issue between the two clubs.”

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Forward Antoine Griezmann has joined his former club Atletico Madrid from FC Barcelona on a season-long loan, both clubs announced on Tuesday. The loan deal, which was completed during a dramatic transfer deadline day, is worth €10 million ($12 million). This includes an option for Atletico to purchase Griezmann for €40 million ($47 million) once the loan expires.

According to Atletico Madrid, the loan includes an option to extend for another year; a viable alternative to purchasing the French national.

Griezmann originally left Atletico in favor of a move to FC Barcelona in 2019, for the astronomical fee of €120 million. He has since struggled to adapt to life at the Camp Nou, scoring La Liga 22 goals over two seasons.

In order to fill the void that Griezmann would leave behind due to his departure, Barca manager Ronald Koeman decided to strike a loan deal with Sevilla for striker Luuk de Jong.

Prior to striking the deal for de Jong, Barcelona entertained the idea of bringing either Saul Niguez or Joao Felix to the club in a swap deal with Atletico. Ultimately, the Atletico board was unwilling to let Felix depart the club, while Saul completed a season-long loan to Premier League club Chelsea.

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Antoine Griezmann’s topsy-turvy debut season at FC Barcelona will come to a premature end (at least in league play) as the French forward has suffered a quadriceps injury that will make him miss a few weeks of action.

Griezmann suffered the injury in Barcelona’s 0-1 win at Real Valladolid on Saturday, which kept their slim La Liga title hopes alive. He was forced to be substituted at halftime of the match, which he was unable to complete.

The big ticket French signing has scored 15 goals and recorded 4 assists for the Blaugrana in all competitions this season, yet still failing to live up to the expectations which came along with his $135 million price tag.

This leaves Barcelona without one of its main attackers in its crucial final two games of the season, at home against Osasuna and on the road against Alaves.

Griezmann’s availability for Barcelona’s August Champions League matchups is yet to be determined, as his muscular injury could require up to a month of healing time.

Barcelona is scheduled to host Napoli in the second leg of its draw against the Italian side in the Round of 16 of the Champions League on Saturday, August 8th.

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FC Barcelona found itself in dire straits in La Liga after a shock 2-0 loss at newly-promoted Granada last weekend. Ninth in the domestic competition after five matches, they seemed adrift and needed a win to set their ship back on course.

They got that after beating Villarreal 2-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

Barcelona capitalized on two early goals by Antoine Griezmann and Arthur Melo to find a 2-0 lead after only 15 minutes that they would not relinquish.

Griezmann’s goal was a work of art, as the French forward artfully angled his head towards the net on a Leo Messi corner kick in the 6th minute.

Messi was substituted out at halftime in his return to the starting lineup, a possibly troubling development considering their star player’s recent health troubles.

The Brazilian midfielder doubled the Cule’s lead after only nine more minutes, scoring a brilliant strike from long-distance that surprised Sergio Asenjo in Villarreal’s net.

While Santi Cazorla was able to get a goal back for the Yellow Submarine thanks to a brilliant goal of his own, they were unable to draw even in the second half and left as the game’s losers.

Barcelona now finds itself in fourth place in La Liga. They might not look perfect, but they feel more comfortable than they did after the weekend loss.

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After months of rumors and speculation, star forward Antoine Griezmann was finally introduced as an FC Barcelona player at the Camp Nou on Sunday afternoon.

Barcelona reportedly paid Griezmann’s $135 million release clause at the La Liga office earlier last week in order to acquire the services of the French forward from Atlético Madrid.

His new deal with Barcelona is for five years and reportedly includes an astronomically high release clause of $900 million, the highest in the history of the sport.

Griezmann is expected to immediately slot into Barcelona’s starting lineup to form a formidable attacking trio along with Leo Messi and Luis Suárez. He won the World Cup with France in 2018 and is established as one of soccer’s biggest stars.

The 28-year-old has scored 134 goals and notched 50 assists in 321 career La Liga games with Atlético and Real Sociedad. He also has ample experience in the Champions League, where he’s recorded 21 career goals and 7 assists in 54 appearances.

Barcelona is looking to rebound from their disappointing shock exit at the hands of Liverpool in the semifinals of last season’s Champions League, and they hope that the flamboyant Frenchman will help lead them to their first CL title since 2015.

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One of the biggest news in the soccer transfer window of summer 2019 was the news that Antoine Griezmann would be moving on from Atletico de Madrid. The star forward has decided that he would like to try his luck at another club, and many have speculated that the club could be FC Barcelona.

On the other hand, other possibilities have been suggested for upgrading Barcelona’s attack, such as former team standout Neymar Jr. However, I think that the French forward would be the ideal candidate to pair up with Leo Messi in Barcelona’s attack.

Griezmann, for one, has proven to be one of the most electric and durable stars in soccer over recent seasons. The Frenchman has appeared in at least 48 games over the past three seasons and played every single one of Atletico’s minutes in the Champions League last season. Amazingly, during his entire career, the electric forward has astonishingly missed only one game due to injury.

With an aging front line that includes Messi and Luis Suarez, both of whom have missed significant time with injury over the past couple of seasons, a little bit of Griezmann’s consistency could go a long way. Griezmann is a year older than Neymar, but his physical condition and durability are much better.

Griezmann isn’t just a guy who’s on the field all the time, however. He’s also a capable goalscorer, even though he’s played the majority of his career with an Atletico Madrid team whose hallmark is gritty defense. He scored 21 goals in 48 matches last season despite a sluggish Colchonero offense. Over his tenure with the team, he scored 133 goals in 257 matches, meaning that he’s good for a goal every other match.

The good thing about his fit with Barcelona is that he won’t be under pressure to score a ton of goals. He isn’t a masterful scorer like Suarez or Messi, and that’s okay. Those two will carry the weight of Barcelona’s goalscoring offense, while Griezmann will be free to contribute as a secondary goal option and also as a distributor.

Griezmann has a fantastic vision of the field and consistency provides teammates with goalscoring opportunities. He finished fifth in La Liga with 9 assists in each of the last two seasons, a testament to just how good he is at finding his teammates in front of the net. This is something that Barcelona would undoubtedly benefit from.

In short, Griezmann is the ideal addition to a Barcelona team that is looking to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time since 2015. He’s a perfect fit for a team that needs another piece like him to take the next step forward.

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Major League Soccer is becoming more interesting to European players each year, and even some of the biggest soccer stars in the world are planning to play in the United States one day. One of them is Atletico Madrid’s superstar forward Antoine Griezmann, who said on several occasions that he wouldn’t mind playing in U.S. one day.

Now the 27-year-old went one step further, saying that he would like to follow the footsteps of soccer greats like David Beckham and Thiery Henry, and finish his professional career in MLS.

“I want to play in MLS,” – Griezmann recently told ESPN FC. “I’d like to finish my career there.“

Antoine Griezmann explained that this desire comes due to his affinity for American culture and because he likes American sports like NBA and NFL.

“They have a different mindset,” – Griezmann said. “I love the NBA and the show business aspect of it. I also love American football, and I love [the country] because no one [recognizes] me when I’m there.“

While Antoine Griezmann is already thinking about moving to MLS, soccer fans in the U.S. shouldn’t expect to see him there anytime soon. It is most likely that Griezmann will first look to accomplish his goals with Atletico Madrid and try to win Spanish La Liga and Champions League before heading elsewhere.

Griezmann recently signed a new contract extension with Atletico, which should keep him with the club until 2023.

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Manchester United is looking to address its attacking woes in the January transfer window and has reportedly identified Atletico Madrid’s forward Antoine Griezmann as their preferred target. However, they are already facing an uphill battle to convince the Frenchman to make a switch to the Premier League.

According to a recent report by soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Griezmann isn’t interested in joining Man United and is currently “only focused” on Atletico.

The reason why Manchester United is targeting Griezmann is his ability to score and also create chances for his teammates. For a team that only scored 13 goals in 12 games of the Premier League in 2023-24, a player of that would be a perfect fit. It is also believed that Griezmann has a release clause that comes to around $27 million, which is quite affordable for someone of his caliber.

One of the reasons why Griezmann isn’t interested in a move to Manchester United might be the club’s poor form and reported bad mood in the locker room. Also, it didn’t go well for him the last time he joined a high-profile club, with his 2019 move to Barcelona being a huge disappointment.

Griezmann has been in form for Atletico this season, scoring eight goals and dishing one assist in 12 La Liga games. He also has four goals in the UEFA Champions League. 

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Atletico Madrid’s star Antoine Griezmann has been on record saying that he wants to play in MLS one day. He reiterated his intention to come to the United States on Wednesday during a virtual press conference organized by La Liga and ESPN.

Griezmann spoke about the effect that Argentinean star Lionel Messi’s arrival had on MLS and shared that he is following his former Barcelona teammate’s new adventure closely.

“He’s incredible, and I think it’s the best thing MLS has done to bring in Leo, in terms of marketing and in terms of football,” Griezmann said via ESPN.

The 32-year-old Frenchman made it clear that he wants to follow in Messi’s footsteps.

“I’ve always said it. My target is to end up there, with everything that I like about American sports, playing in MLS and enjoying myself, being able to win things and be at my best level,” he added.

But before coming to MLS, Griezmann wants to achieve great things with Atletico.

“First I want to make history here and win trophies at Atleti. After that we’ll see…” Griezmann explained.

Antoine Griezmann had a successful 2022-23 campaign on an individual level, scoring 16 goals and adding 19 assists in all competitions. However, Atletico underperformed, coming third in La Liga and finishing last in Group B in UEFA Champions League.

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FC Barcelona is planning to file a lawsuit against Atletico Madrid demanding that the club pay them €40 million for Antoine Griezmann. The Blaugranes believe that their La Liga rivals are obligated to fulfill the contractual clause demanding this payment as Griezmann played over 45 minutes in 30 of the 37 games he was eligible for last season.

According to the clause in question, Atletico will be obligated to purchase Griezmann from Barcelona on a permanent deal if the Frenchman plays over 45 minutes in 50% of the games he is selectable for over the course of two seasons.

This condition has led to Atletico using Griezmann as a substitute, only bringing him on after the 61st minute of each of their first five La Liga fixtures.

“It’s not in my hands. I want to [play] more, but I will give everything in the minutes I am given. I am happy to be here, the only thing I want is to give everything for this club, for Cholo [coach Diego Simeone] and the fans,” Griezmann stated when asked about the ongoing situation between the rival La Liga clubs.

When questioned about the dispute, Barcelona coach Xavi stated that “It’s not to do with me, it’s an issue between the two clubs.”

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Forward Antoine Griezmann has joined his former club Atletico Madrid from FC Barcelona on a season-long loan, both clubs announced on Tuesday. The loan deal, which was completed during a dramatic transfer deadline day, is worth €10 million ($12 million). This includes an option for Atletico to purchase Griezmann for €40 million ($47 million) once the loan expires.

According to Atletico Madrid, the loan includes an option to extend for another year; a viable alternative to purchasing the French national.

Griezmann originally left Atletico in favor of a move to FC Barcelona in 2019, for the astronomical fee of €120 million. He has since struggled to adapt to life at the Camp Nou, scoring La Liga 22 goals over two seasons.

In order to fill the void that Griezmann would leave behind due to his departure, Barca manager Ronald Koeman decided to strike a loan deal with Sevilla for striker Luuk de Jong.

Prior to striking the deal for de Jong, Barcelona entertained the idea of bringing either Saul Niguez or Joao Felix to the club in a swap deal with Atletico. Ultimately, the Atletico board was unwilling to let Felix depart the club, while Saul completed a season-long loan to Premier League club Chelsea.

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Antoine Griezmann’s topsy-turvy debut season at FC Barcelona will come to a premature end (at least in league play) as the French forward has suffered a quadriceps injury that will make him miss a few weeks of action.

Griezmann suffered the injury in Barcelona’s 0-1 win at Real Valladolid on Saturday, which kept their slim La Liga title hopes alive. He was forced to be substituted at halftime of the match, which he was unable to complete.

The big ticket French signing has scored 15 goals and recorded 4 assists for the Blaugrana in all competitions this season, yet still failing to live up to the expectations which came along with his $135 million price tag.

This leaves Barcelona without one of its main attackers in its crucial final two games of the season, at home against Osasuna and on the road against Alaves.

Griezmann’s availability for Barcelona’s August Champions League matchups is yet to be determined, as his muscular injury could require up to a month of healing time.

Barcelona is scheduled to host Napoli in the second leg of its draw against the Italian side in the Round of 16 of the Champions League on Saturday, August 8th.

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FC Barcelona found itself in dire straits in La Liga after a shock 2-0 loss at newly-promoted Granada last weekend. Ninth in the domestic competition after five matches, they seemed adrift and needed a win to set their ship back on course.

They got that after beating Villarreal 2-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

Barcelona capitalized on two early goals by Antoine Griezmann and Arthur Melo to find a 2-0 lead after only 15 minutes that they would not relinquish.

Griezmann’s goal was a work of art, as the French forward artfully angled his head towards the net on a Leo Messi corner kick in the 6th minute.

Messi was substituted out at halftime in his return to the starting lineup, a possibly troubling development considering their star player’s recent health troubles.

The Brazilian midfielder doubled the Cule’s lead after only nine more minutes, scoring a brilliant strike from long-distance that surprised Sergio Asenjo in Villarreal’s net.

While Santi Cazorla was able to get a goal back for the Yellow Submarine thanks to a brilliant goal of his own, they were unable to draw even in the second half and left as the game’s losers.

Barcelona now finds itself in fourth place in La Liga. They might not look perfect, but they feel more comfortable than they did after the weekend loss.

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After months of rumors and speculation, star forward Antoine Griezmann was finally introduced as an FC Barcelona player at the Camp Nou on Sunday afternoon.

Barcelona reportedly paid Griezmann’s $135 million release clause at the La Liga office earlier last week in order to acquire the services of the French forward from Atlético Madrid.

His new deal with Barcelona is for five years and reportedly includes an astronomically high release clause of $900 million, the highest in the history of the sport.

Griezmann is expected to immediately slot into Barcelona’s starting lineup to form a formidable attacking trio along with Leo Messi and Luis Suárez. He won the World Cup with France in 2018 and is established as one of soccer’s biggest stars.

The 28-year-old has scored 134 goals and notched 50 assists in 321 career La Liga games with Atlético and Real Sociedad. He also has ample experience in the Champions League, where he’s recorded 21 career goals and 7 assists in 54 appearances.

Barcelona is looking to rebound from their disappointing shock exit at the hands of Liverpool in the semifinals of last season’s Champions League, and they hope that the flamboyant Frenchman will help lead them to their first CL title since 2015.

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One of the biggest news in the soccer transfer window of summer 2019 was the news that Antoine Griezmann would be moving on from Atletico de Madrid. The star forward has decided that he would like to try his luck at another club, and many have speculated that the club could be FC Barcelona.

On the other hand, other possibilities have been suggested for upgrading Barcelona’s attack, such as former team standout Neymar Jr. However, I think that the French forward would be the ideal candidate to pair up with Leo Messi in Barcelona’s attack.

Griezmann, for one, has proven to be one of the most electric and durable stars in soccer over recent seasons. The Frenchman has appeared in at least 48 games over the past three seasons and played every single one of Atletico’s minutes in the Champions League last season. Amazingly, during his entire career, the electric forward has astonishingly missed only one game due to injury.

With an aging front line that includes Messi and Luis Suarez, both of whom have missed significant time with injury over the past couple of seasons, a little bit of Griezmann’s consistency could go a long way. Griezmann is a year older than Neymar, but his physical condition and durability are much better.

Griezmann isn’t just a guy who’s on the field all the time, however. He’s also a capable goalscorer, even though he’s played the majority of his career with an Atletico Madrid team whose hallmark is gritty defense. He scored 21 goals in 48 matches last season despite a sluggish Colchonero offense. Over his tenure with the team, he scored 133 goals in 257 matches, meaning that he’s good for a goal every other match.

The good thing about his fit with Barcelona is that he won’t be under pressure to score a ton of goals. He isn’t a masterful scorer like Suarez or Messi, and that’s okay. Those two will carry the weight of Barcelona’s goalscoring offense, while Griezmann will be free to contribute as a secondary goal option and also as a distributor.

Griezmann has a fantastic vision of the field and consistency provides teammates with goalscoring opportunities. He finished fifth in La Liga with 9 assists in each of the last two seasons, a testament to just how good he is at finding his teammates in front of the net. This is something that Barcelona would undoubtedly benefit from.

In short, Griezmann is the ideal addition to a Barcelona team that is looking to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time since 2015. He’s a perfect fit for a team that needs another piece like him to take the next step forward.

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Major League Soccer is becoming more interesting to European players each year, and even some of the biggest soccer stars in the world are planning to play in the United States one day. One of them is Atletico Madrid’s superstar forward Antoine Griezmann, who said on several occasions that he wouldn’t mind playing in U.S. one day.

Now the 27-year-old went one step further, saying that he would like to follow the footsteps of soccer greats like David Beckham and Thiery Henry, and finish his professional career in MLS.

“I want to play in MLS,” – Griezmann recently told ESPN FC. “I’d like to finish my career there.“

Antoine Griezmann explained that this desire comes due to his affinity for American culture and because he likes American sports like NBA and NFL.

“They have a different mindset,” – Griezmann said. “I love the NBA and the show business aspect of it. I also love American football, and I love [the country] because no one [recognizes] me when I’m there.“

While Antoine Griezmann is already thinking about moving to MLS, soccer fans in the U.S. shouldn’t expect to see him there anytime soon. It is most likely that Griezmann will first look to accomplish his goals with Atletico Madrid and try to win Spanish La Liga and Champions League before heading elsewhere.

Griezmann recently signed a new contract extension with Atletico, which should keep him with the club until 2023.

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