Antoine Griezmann has apologised to Atletico Madrid followers for leaving to affix Barcelona in 2019.
After 5 years enjoying for Diego Simeone’s aspect, throughout which he turned one of many aspect’s most essential gamers, the Frenchman joined Barcelona in a big-money transfer.
Issues did not go so effectively for him at Camp Nou although and final season he returned to his earlier membership on a two-year mortgage deal, which included an possibility to purchase.
That possibility has now been activated with the ahead signing a contract that lasts till 2026 with Atleti paying Barca round €20m.
In his first league match since that deal was accomplished, he scored his a hundredth purpose for the membership to win them the sport in opposition to Athletic Membership, and after doing so, he apologised to their followers for leaving for Barcelona, asking them to forgive him.
“I’m very proud that I used to be capable of signal [return to Atletico] and be capable of play my half,” he stated.
“On the finish of the day, I apologise. I do know individuals wish to hear it from me: I apologise for the harm I’ll have brought about individuals. However the largest forgiveness I ask for is on the pitch, giving my all for the group on nights like this. We’re heading in the right direction.”
Atletico have not loved a very good begin to the season, trailing Barcelona and Actual Madrid by three factors within the league regardless of enjoying a match extra and sitting third of their Champions League group, now unable to complete high of it.
