Antoine Griezmann: Can he win Champions League with Atletico Madrid?
Antoine Griezmann’s importance at Atletico Madrid goes far beyond his numbers. He is regarded as their greatest player, not just as a striker but more importantly as the fullest expression of what the club stands for.
Simeone spoke of him with sincere feeling, even said that he loved him. Thierry Henry publicly thanked him a few weeks ago for everything he has given to football. Not only is he a likable character with a very positive leadership style, but he is also someone who makes everyone around him better.
Griezmann for a whole generation of fans like that Atlético. Aside from his two-year spell at Barcelona, he has been the constant reference point and face of the team. His return after a difficult and unpopular departure may have been complicated, but his return, apology and reconnection with fans only strengthened that bond.
Griezmann is the embodiment of the perfect Simeone player; full commitment, uninterrupted work pace and willingness to put his talent at the service of the team. He makes sacrifices, leads by example and fully embraces the manager’s authority; You don’t always see that in a player who wins a World Cup on a team that rarely achieves the biggest trophies.
Interestingly, his era is not defined by a long list of achievements; He won the Spanish Super Cup, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atletico.
Instead, his legacy was built on something else that will remain for a long time. He represents the ideal Atletico player who combines quality with effort.
But he is also someone who could go to other pastures besides Barcelona, but when he left he felt like he was leaving home.
