On the eve of Atlético de Madrid’s trip to Paris to challenge PSG (9 p.m.) in the Champions League, Diego Simeone praised the qualities of Antoine Griezmann, a “high class” player and a legend of the Colchoneros.
For the first time since the announcement of his international retirement, Antoine Griezmann is back in France, on the same pitch where he played his penultimate match with the Blues, on September 6 against Italy (1-3 ). But this time, with Madird’s Atlético jersey on his back. This Wednesday, the Colchoneros challenge PSG at the Parc des Princes for the 4th day of the Champions League. The ideal opportunity for “Grizou”, showered with praise by his trainer on the eve of this big meeting.
“For the football player, for him, I only feel gratitude, I thank him. He was 23 when he arrived. We grew up together, as much within the club as he did with his selection. He did magnificent things in club and selection Apparently he has exceeded 400 matches (405), it was me who put him on the match sheet 400 times,” Diego Simeone confided in a press conference.
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A legend for “El Cholo”
Before continuing: “I have admiration for his work, his way of living, his way of interpreting things like when he stopped the selection. He left with class. He has a lot of understanding, a great aware of the things that are happening He has talent, class, a great personality and we will enjoy the time he spends with us The day he decides to no longer be with us, if that ever happens. “We will support him as best we can. He will remain one of Atletico’s greatest players,” continued “El Cholo”.
Arriving at Atlético de Madrid in 2014 from Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann played 405 games with the Colchoneros, despite two seasons at Barça, for 185 goals scored and 89 assists.
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