THE FUTURE OF THE FRENCH, IN DOUBT
Simeone makes his plans with Griezmann clear: "He is very valuable for the club"
Published:20/08/2022 - 20:43h
Updated:20/08/2022 - 20:43h
Diego Simeone wanted to end the controversy over Antoine Griezmann's future in the run-up to the match against Villarreal. Although the 'colchoneros' want to avoid paying their clause to FC Barcelona, the Argentine coach still trusts the striker
The future of Antoine Griezmann is still in doubt because of the high cost of his clause. If the French adds at least 45 minutes in 50% of the parties contested by the Athletic between September of 2021 and May of 2023, the 'colchoneros' will have to credit 40 million euros to the FC Barcelona the next summer. In front of the doubts on the continuity of the Frenchman, Diego Simeone wanted to cut the controversy in the previous of the crash in front of the Villarreal.
On the role that the forward will fulfil in the 2022-23, the 'Cholo' was quite clear. "I have spoken a lot of of him in the last times. It is very complete and knows what want, Think that is adaptable regarding his position, because has a lot of vision of game. Ojalá That follow with us, I have him a lot appreciate and is very valuable for the club", expressed the Argentinian technician.
In front of the Getafe, Griezmann ingresó in the last half hour and closed the goleada with a so much in the minute 75. Antoine played of interior, behind the pair of attackers conformed by Joao Félix and Álvaro Morata, those who yielded his place to Matheus Cunha and Ángel Correa on the end of the party. The Portuguese and the Spanish led the triumph 'colchonero' with trio of assistances of the '7' and doublet of the '9'.
For SImeone, the ideal will be to use to the Frenchman like revulsivo, accompanying to the pair of attack for destrabar split that they deserve a greater offensive presence in the complement. Claro is, this role can vary if the performance of Joao Félix merma owing to his usual physical problems. However, the directive of the Athletic does not see so convenient to pay to the Barça 40 'kilos' in 2023 by a player that will fulfil 32 years in March and whose performance has gone in hammered from 2020.
Simeone Trusts to take out the best of Griezmann
"The year happened already played in some part of parties in this function. We see it adaptable because has vision of game, technical, allows us play with a more offensive player in another part. Looking for compensate this situation of him when it touch", explained the 'Cholo' in the previous of the party in front of the Villarreal. For the Argentinian, the ideal is to conserve to Griezmann, considering the need of rotar in front of the tightened of the calendar. Nevertheless, the directive has the last word.
