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Confirmed: Antoine Griezmann to Stay at Atletico Madrid
The French forward will remain at Atletico Madrid next season and may even activate an optional contract extension clause for 2027.
According to reports, Antoine Griezmann will stay at Atletico Madrid for at least another season.
As previously reported, the French player had the option to extend his stay with the team until 2026, the year his contract with Atletico expires.
Marca reported on Sunday that alongside confirming the possible contract extension for Koke, Atletico’s plan was to extend Griezmann’s collaboration beyond the current season. This plan assumes Griezmann, like Koke, may accept a role with reduced playing time.
After recent negotiations, it seems Griezmann’s story has reached its conclusion. His wish to stay at Atletico will be fulfilled, and there is even a conditional option for him to continue beyond 2026, as reported by Relovo and confirmed by Marca.
Most importantly, Griezmann’s presence next season is assured. Although he is currently in his weakest form in a long time, his undeniable quality can still be valuable under Diego Simeone, who has supported the No. 7 in the toughest moments.
Griezmann and Atletico are determined to finish the current season successfully in La Liga and the Champions League. The club knows that returning Griezmann to his best is crucial for this goal. By staying at Atletico, he has dismissed early transfer rumors to MLS, which some considered a done deal, meaning this move will not happen anytime soon.
Griezmann, who is fully settled in Madrid with his family, knows the team is being built with all the necessary tools to win La Liga or the Champions League—two titles he has yet to achieve. Unless something unexpected happens, Griezmann will definitely wear Atletico’s No. 7 jersey next season.