Antoine Griezmann, “it obviously saddened me”

On the sidelines of the October rally, Antoine Griezmann surprised everyone by announcing that he was putting an end to his history with the France team. A decision which was not taken on a whim, the Mâconnais ensuring that it was carefully considered, he who was already thinking of stopping after Euro 2024.

“I am very proud and very surprised by the nice messages I received, whether from supporters or people in the football world. It touched me a lot “, confided “Grizou” after Atlético Madrid’s victory over PSG in the Champions League last week, and added: “ I am happy to have left this beautiful mark. What if it's completely over? Yes, yes, completely. I'm not going back. It wasn't at all an impulse, it was carefully thought out. »

Digne on Griezmann: “A little pang in the heart to see him leave”

If the desire to end his international career had been running through Antoine Griezmann's head for some time, his teammates in the France team were surprised. Player appreciated by the whole group,
the Madrilenian left a big void at Clairefontaine.

During a press conference this Friday, Lucas Digne returned to the departure of number 7 of the Colchoneros with a touch of emotion. “ It obviously saddened me because he is a person that I appreciate on a human and sporting level, confided the Aston Villa left-back. It was obviously a little pang in the heart to see him leave. »