Griezmann apologies to Atletico Madrid fans for Barcelona move

On Sunday, Antoine Griezmann made his remaining look on the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as an Atletico Madrid participant. The 35-year-old, who’s the membership’s all-time prime goalscorer, has already agreed to hitch MLS aspect Orlando Metropolis in the summertime, thus bringing to an finish a 10-year profession throughout two spells.

After Sunday’s match in opposition to Girona, which Atleti gained 1-0 with Griezmann offering the help for Ademola Lookman’s aim, the Frenchman gave an emotional speech to the house crowd, and as per Sport, he began it by as soon as once more apologising for his resolution to hitch Barcelona in the summertime of 2019.

“First, thanks all for staying. That is wonderful. Second, and one thing essential to me, I do know that many did and a few nonetheless didn’t, however I ask your forgiveness once more. I didn’t notice the love I had right here. I used to be very younger. It was a mistake (to go to Barcelona), I reconsidered and we did all the pieces to come back again and luxuriate in it once more.”

Griezmann pays particular tribute to Simeone and Koke

Griezmann additionally took the time to pay tribute to those who have helped him throughout his time at Atleti, corresponding to Diego Simeone, Koke Resurreccion and his household.

“To the teaching employees and to the one who modified all the pieces at this membership: Don Diego Pablo Simeone. Because of you there’s quite a lot of enthusiasm and I used to be world champion and I felt the perfect on this planet. I owe you a large number and it has been an honour to struggle for you. I don’t know if I’m a legend, however you, Koke, are a legend of this membership. My spouse, my spouse too. Thanks for supporting me in my unhealthy days and holding my anger in defeats. I really like you.

“I additionally thank my mother and father, who took me throughout France to play. Because of them I’m right here having fun with soccer. I haven’t been capable of carry a league or a Champions League, however this affection is best for me. I’ll take it for the entire journey. Now, I’m accomplished. Fathers, moms, uncles, aunts, thanks very a lot for bringing the youngsters right here, to show them that Atleti is the perfect on this planet. Thanks.”