Mercato: Claimed by Bielsa, Griezmann has already decided

Posted on June 19, 2022 at 4:00 a.m. by Thibault Morlain

At the end of a rather complicated season with Atlético de Madrid, Antoine Griezmann saw his future made a lot of talk. The rumors were numerous and the president of the Colchoneros had to be very clear about the Frenchman. This did not prevent other noises from running. Recently, there had been talk of an arrival at Athletic Bilbao, where Marcelo Bielsa, who could become coach of the Basque club, would claim him. In the end, nothing will happen.

Loaned last summer by the FC Barcelona at theAtletico de Madrid for two seasons, Antoine Griezmann struggled to revive with the Colchoneros. It was then enough to fuel the rumors about the future of the French. And despite the releases ofEnrique Cerezopresident of theAtleticowho explained in particular: Anthony stays. He has his contract and he will honor it », the Spanish press evoked a new scenario for the future of Griezmann who would see him join theAthletic Bilbao. Indeed, with the presidential election coming up within the Basque club, Marcelo Bielsa could become the coach again depending on the winner. And in the event of a return to San Mames, El Loco would claim the transfer of Antoine Griezmann, a player he has always greatly appreciated.

Antoine Griezmann is not in talks to join Athletic Club, despite rumours. It’s not even considered a possibility, as of today. ⛔️🇬🇧 #transfsrs Griezmann only has one plan for next season… and it’s called Atletico Madrid, at his best level.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2022

Priority to Atlético!

After the Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann could join another club in the Basque Country by going toAthletic Bilbao. However, this should not happen during this summer transfer window. According to information from ASthe player Diego Simeone would currently have no desire to leave theAtletico de Madrid. Moreover, with his past at the Real Sociedad, he would not want to join the Basque enemy. A trend also confirmed on Twitter by Fabrizio Romano who explained that Griezmann had no discussion to join Bilbao. This was absolutely not a priority for number 7 of theFrench team, who was only thinking of one thing for next season: theAtletico de Madrid. A tweet thatAntoine Griezmann has also liked to support this information that he will not join theAthletic Bilbao. And this is not the only tweet of this kind liked by the protege of Simonewho loved another who said: It’s clear that Griezmann is never going to play for Athletic. It’s obvious. La Real is one of his favorite clubs. Don’t invent “. It therefore seems very clear today, it is not expected thatAntoine Griezmann join theAthletic Bilbao and evolves under the orders of Marcelo Bielsa. Barely started, the soap opera is therefore already finished…