In today's edition, L'Equipe released unexpected information on the international retirement of Antoine Griezmann. Mike Maignan would be at the origin of this brutal choice of the Atlético de Madrid playmaker.
According to information from the national daily, the words of Mike Maignan in the locker room of the French team in September weighed heavily in Antoine Griezmann's choice to end his international career. “You put a bullet in his head.” would have even blown away a member of the French staff at the AC Milan goalkeeper, who had destroyed certain stars of the French team, including Kylian Mbappé but also Antoine Griezmann according to L'Equipe. Surprising information that the Atlético de Madrid playmaker was quick to deny. On his X account a few hours before the crucial match between the Colchoneros and FC Barcelona in La Liga this Saturday evening, “Grizou” announced that the information from the national daily was not accurate.
« Faux » simply published Antoine Griezmann, who has so far refused to give the reasons for his choice. “Is it completely over?” Yes, completely. I'm not going back. It wasn't at all a spur of the moment thing, it was carefully thought out.” the former Real Sociedad player explained to Canal+ a few weeks ago. Mike Maignan would therefore not be at the origin of the decision taken by the native of Mâcon if we trust this tweet. However, the vagueness remains about the true motivations of Griezmann, relegated to the bench during the Euro, who returned with the Blues in September before suddenly saying stop to the selection led by Didier Deschamps. Perhaps one day, all light will be shed on what pushed the darling of the French public to say goodbye to the rooster selection.
