Antoine Griezmann confirms exit from Atletico Madrid

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Antoine Griezmann confirms exit from Atletico Madrid

ANI
15 May 2019, 22:37 GMT+10

Leeds [UK], May 15 (ANI): Atletico Madrid player Antoine Griezmann has confirmed his decision to leave the club at the end of the season after five years.

"After talking with Cholo [Diego Simeone], Miguel Angel and the people from the offices, I wanted to talk to the fans who have given me a lot of love," Goal quoted Griezmann, as saying.

"I have decided to leave, see other things, have other challenges and with great difficulty, this is what I feel and I need," the World Cup winner added.

Griezmann's final match with the club will be against Levante to be played on May 18. The 28-year old also stated that it has been a very important stage for him and he enjoyed a lot.

"It's been five great years where I've won my first important trophies with a club. It's been a very important stage," he said.

"I have enjoyed a lot, I have left everything in the field, I have tried to behave well, I have tried to give joy to the people who have come to the Metropolitano and also away from home, and I only have gratitude for all of you," Griezmann added. (ANI)

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