Antoine Griezmann seeks Champions League glory before summer MLS move
Antoine Griezmann is aiming to guide Atletico Madrid to Champions League glory before departing for Major League Soccer side Orlando City this summer.
The 35-year-old recently led passionate celebrations after his team eliminated Barcelona to reach the tournament’s semi-finals.
The French forward stayed on the Metropolitano pitch alone to applaud the home supporters after securing their first final four appearance since 2017.
Farewell tour for a club icon
Atletico’s head coach Diego Simeone expressed his immense pride following the vital quarter-final victory.
“Do you know how beautiful it is to be in the Champions League semifinals? Phwoar.”
The World Cup winner is already confirmed to be leaving the Spanish capital at the end of the current campaign.
An agreement has been reached for the veteran attacker to join Orlando City, bringing an impending end to his illustrious European career.
Chasing the ultimate club prize
As the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and fourth-highest appearance maker, his departure marks the conclusion of a significant era.
January signing Ademola Lookman believes the former Real Sociedad man remains the beating heart of the current squad.
“Training with him every day, there are moments where you think ‘maybe you could stay a bit longer’.”
The closing weeks of the season are heavily congested with crucial, high-stakes fixtures for the Spanish giants.
Arsenal challenge awaits
Following a demanding domestic schedule that included a Copa del Rey final appearance, European commitments now take precedence.
The Madrid-based outfit are currently preparing to face Premier League challengers Arsenal in a massive semi-final clash.
Their talismanic forward will be desperate to secure the ultimate club trophy before bidding a final farewell to European football.
