Atletico Madrid have introduced new offers for veteran duo Antoine Griezmann and Koke Resurreccion. The veteran duo, for a few years the face of this Atletico facet, have moved into secondary roles of late.
There was no scarcity of hypothesis over Griezmann’s future in March and April because the Frenchman sat down with Los Rojiblancos for contract talks. Griezmann has been closely linked with a transfer to Main League Soccer, the place he has voiced a need to play on the finish of his profession. But on Monday it was introduced by Atletico that Griezmann had prolonged his deal till 2027, in a deal Marca say will profit the membership by way of their wage restrict.
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Their info is that Griezmann will proceed to earn €8m (beforehand his deal was legitimate till 2026), however that it will likely be divided between two campaigns.
Koke Resurreccion additionally extends deal
Captain Koke additionally noticed his contract prolonged by a 12 months till 2026, as he appears to be like to proceed including to his document of appearances, presently on 681. The 33-year-old has a rolling contract that he and Atletico can agree to increase on the finish of yearly.
Troublesome season for Griezmann
It has undoubtedly been Antoine Griezmann’s most troublesome season at Atletico since returning to the membership from Barcelona. The 34-year-old, Atletico’s all-time main goalscorer with 197 targets, began off his regular sensible self alongside Julian Alvarez up entrance.
But by the midpoint of the season, his kind began to wane, and Griezmann struggled dreadfully for manufacturing in entrance of objective, finally dropping his spot within the facet within the remaining weeks. The previous France worldwide completed with 16 targets and 9 assists in his 53 appearances.
🚨 Enrique Cerezo: “Griezmann’s renewal? We’re all completely delighted—Antoine Griezmann is a key participant for Atlético de Madrid. He’s confirmed it and can proceed to show it. Griezmann at all times wished to remain, and we at all times wished him to remain.” pic.twitter.com/vzZQxa7hsA
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Totally different position forward of Griezmann?
It has definitely opened up the query forward of subsequent season. Julian Alvarez will lead the road for Atletico, and the Membership World Cup could possibly be a very good indication of the place Alexander Sorloth lies within the pecking order, simply as a lot as it will likely be for Griezmann. Koke has already transitioned to a job instead, choice off the bench and dressing room chief, and Griezmann could possibly be on his approach to related.