Antoine Griezmann Inks Atletico Madrid Contract Extension
Griezmann penned an extension on his deal with the Spanish Capital city club on Monday that will see him don the iconic Rojiblancos kit until 2027.
Atletico Madrid legend Antoine Griezmann penned an extension on his contract with the Spanish Capital city club on Monday that will see him don the iconic Rojiblancos kit until 2027.
'Griezmann and Atletico have reached a deal to renew the French footballer's contract until June 30, 2027," said Atletico in a statement.
The 34-year-old has struggled with form in 2025, last scoring a goal in February as his team finished third in La Liga, ending the season without any trophies.
Griezmann joined Atletico from Real Sociedad in 2014. The striker won the Europa League in 2018 and was twice a Champions League runner-up with Atletico before moving to Barcelona in 2019. Griezmann faced challenges with the Catalan giants, winning only a Copa del Rey before returning to Atletico on loan in 2021 and eventually making the move permanent.
Atletico and Griezmann will compete in the Club World Cup this summer in the United States, with their first match against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on June 15.
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The seasoned forward, who clinched the FIFA World Cup with France in 2018, who retired from international football last year, but continued to be active on the club circuit.
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