Antoine Griezmann has signed a one-year contract extension at Atlético Madrid which might maintain him on the membership till June 30, 2027, Atlético announced on Monday.
Griezmann, 34, is the highest scorer in Atlético’s historical past with 197 targets, 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 time, regardless of his longstanding curiosity in taking part in in MLS.
The 2018 World Cup winner’s earlier deal was on account of expire in June 2026.
Sources informed ESPN that the extension would enable Atlético to unfold the price of Griezmann’s wage bundle over two years, which might profit the membership by way of LaLiga‘s squad spending limits.
Griezmann scored eight targets 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 group this season, after Atlético signed Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth final summer time.
He has spoken overtly about his need to play in MLS sooner or later, calling it an “goal” to “finish my profession there” on account of his love of U.S. sports activities.
Griezmann has received 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.