We will no longer see Antoine Griezmann with the France team jersey. This Monday morning, the French striker announced on social networks the end of his long and successful career with the Blues, at the age of 33. A journey marked by a victory in the World Cup in 2018, the record for the greatest number of passes (30) and 44 goals in 137 selections. All that remains is the timing. The tweet from ‘Grizou’ three days before Didier Deschamps’ list may raise questions.
The staff was very surprised by this announcement. Among the players of the French team, there was also a surprise this Monday when the news was announced on X.
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Mental and physical wear and tear
Like his disappointing Euro 2024, Griezmann had become less decisive and influential on the Tricolores’ game. An observation that he shared with his coach when announcing his decision this weekend. “Antoine has always done well. Whatever he did, he will have done it well” slips a close friend of the Atletico player.
To the point of no longer becoming totally essential in the mind of Didier Deschamps. His decision was undoubtedly also motivated by the fear of seeing his starting status deteriorate two years before the World Cup in North America. In any case, it will leave a big void at Clairefontaine and in the locker room of the France team. “This is the moment he has chosen to complete the cycle. He loves his country and thinks it is the best for him and the Blues” concludes a member of the player’s entourage.
Original article published on RMC Sport
