Antoine Griezmann has played down speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona, though he has stated that he wants his future decided before the World Cup.
The France international forward played a big role as Atletico Madrid pegged eternal rivals Real Madrid back in El Derbi Madrileno on Sunday afternoon, securing second-place for another week for Diego Simeone’s men, albeit 11 points adrift of Barca at the top of the league. NaijaBet.com
And when asked by Telefoot if the rumours regarding a transfer to Barcelona were true, Griezmann said: “I don’t know where you get this information, but it is false.
“I want to be free and think only about the French team.
Griezmann was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League to join up with Manchester United before Atletico were banned from registering players last summer and revealed last month his desire to play alongside Paul Pogba – adding fuel to the rumours.
Atletico president Enrique Cerezo stated last month that he believes the Frenchman will stay with Los Colchoneros past the summer transfer window, rubbishing reports of a departure.
Griezmann is also the first Atletico player to net in three consecutive La Liga away matches against Real Madrid since the turn of the century.
“Mentally, I’m better, and since January we can say that I have broken down the barriers.
Atletico Madrid travel to the Estadio Jose Alvalade this Thursday evening to take on Sporting Lisbon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash, with the club already 2-0 up on aggregate.
