Confirmed: Griezmann signs Atleti deal

Antoine Griezmann has signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid that will keep him at the club until 2021.

Atletico confirmed the renewal on their official website and the France international has spoken of his happiness after committing his future to Los Colchoneros.

“I am very, very happy to stay in this family and in this project. Each year I want to improve and the club, the Coach and my teammates allow me to,” Griezmann said.

“The club wants to stay on top and we’ll do everything in our power to keep growing. Hopefully we continue like this and we can continue this progression.

“On a personal level I’d like to score more goals, play more matches, more assists…my goal is always to improve on the previous season and collectively to do better than the year past.

“It’s essential our best players stay, with our Coach. We’re lucky the club wants to improve and be at the top and that helps us continue to grow.

“I can only thank the fans for all the support they have given the team and I always ask them to continue to support us as usual. I’d like to tell them I will continue to give my best on the field and thank you for all the love you show me.”

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