Antoine Griezmann has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2027. The French star, Atletico’s most capped player, remains a key figure as fans celebrate his decision to stay and continue his legendary journey.
Atletico Madrid Extends Star Player’s Deal
French football star Antoine will stay at Atletico Madrid until June 2027. The club has extended his contract by one more year. His previous contract was supposed to end in 2026, but now fans will see him in the red and white for at least another season.
Griezmann’s Long Journey with Atletico
Griezmann first joined Atletico Madrid in 2014 and quickly became one of the team’s most important players. He played five seasons with the club before moving to Barcelona in 2019. The transfer cost Barcelona 120 million euros (about 136 million US dollars).
After two years in Barcelona, Antoine returned to Atletico in 2021 on loan. Then, in 2022, he officially signed a four-year deal with Atletico again. Now, with this new deal, his stay has been extended to 2027.
Griezmann’s Achievements
A Record-Breaking Career
Antoine is the most capped player in Atletico Madrid’s history. He has played 442 matches for the club so far. During his time with Atletico, he has helped the team win several trophies:
- Spanish Super Cup
- Europa League
- UEFA Super Cup
He also helped Atletico reach the Champions League final in 2016. Unfortunately, they lost to their city rivals, Real Madrid, in that final.
Griezmann’s Time with France
Griezmann has also had a great international career with the French national team. He was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2018. In Euro 2016, he was the top scorer of the tournament and won the Golden Boot.
He played 137 matches for France and scored 44 goals. However, in September 2024, Antoine retired from international football. He made the decision after France lost to Spain in the semi-finals of the Euro 2024.
What’s Next for Griezmann?
Plans to Play in the USA
In the past, Griezmann mentioned that he would like to play football in the United States near the end of his career. Back in 2021, while he was at Barcelona, he told French newspaper Le Figaro that he enjoyed American culture and might want to move there someday.
For now, though, he is fully focused on playing for Atletico Madrid. His recent performance in the 2024–25 season shows he’s still in top form.
Griezmann’s 2024–25 Season
Still a Key Player for Atletico
In the latest season, Griezmann played 53 matches for Atletico. He scored 16 goals and provided nine assists. Thanks to his strong performances, Atletico finished third in La Liga. They were 12 points behind the champions, Barcelona.
Even though they didn’t win the league, Atletico fans were happy with their team’s efforts. Griezmann was once again a major part of their success.
Final Thoughts
A Legend Stays Home
Antoine Griezmann has been a huge part of Atletico Madrid’s history. He has played more games than any other player in the club’s history and continues to perform at a high level.
With his contract extended until 2027, Atletico fans can enjoy watching him for at least two more seasons. After that, maybe he will follow his dream of playing in the USA. But for now, Griezmann is staying in Madrid, where he truly feels at home.
