After scoring for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao, Antoine Greizmann apologised to supporters about choosing to sign for Barcelona in 2019. “I am very proud that I was able to sign [return to Atletico] and be able to play my part," he said.
Ad «At the end of the day, I apologise. I know people want to hear it from me: I apologise for the hurt I may have caused people.
But the biggest forgiveness I ask for is on the pitch, giving my all for the team on nights like this. We are on the right track.” La LigaAtletico and Barca agree permanent Griezmann deal, forward signs contract until 202610/10/2022 AT 12:48 The apology comes after Atletico opted to re-sign Griezmann from Barcelona on a permanent deal, with the striker penning a deal until 2026.
Three years ago, Griezmann left Atletico Madrid in a £103m deal to Camp Nou. It was a controversial choice, especially with the Frenchman opting to release a documentary called ‘The Decision’, which showed him saying that he would choose to remain in Madrid, a claim that ended up being untrue.