The summer is a never-ending rumour mill which we must admit we simply cannot get enough of. The speculation as to who is going where is sometimes more intriguing than when the action actually gets underway and with so many stories doing the rounds, we thought it time for a little look at some of the big deals that are rumoured to be occurring this summer. Antoine Griezmann At the end of the season, Frenchman Antoine Griezmann made it quite clear to all that he was leaving Atletico Madrid. Many expected an announcement to be made within days of his next destination, but nothing … [Read more...]
£85 million-rated star bluntly states he will never join Real Madrid
Speaking to Telefoot, Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has gone on to state that he will never consider joining Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has established himself as one of the finest attackers in the world over the past few years and it goes without saying that the French international is a player of desire for a host of top clubs around Europe. It is now widely expected that Griezmann will be leaving for greener pastures next summer and reports have claimed that Atletico Madrid may part with their star player if any team can match their valuation of … [Read more...]
Mandzukic off to Juve as Atletico miss out on Tevez
Mario Mandzukic is likely to complete a transfer from Atletico Madrid to Juventus according to reports in the Italian media. Several newspapers in Italy are claiming that a deal has been agreed and both parties are happy with the €18 million fee. Juve will pay €15 million up front and the rest depending on Mandzukic's performances in Turin. Carlos Tevez was expected to be included in the deal from early negotiations as Diego Simeone chased his Argentine compatriot, but the former Manchester United striker now appears to be heading to Boca Juniors. General Director at Juventus, Beppe … [Read more...]
Antoine Griezmann leads our La Liga team of the week
It was a key match round for second placed Real Madrid, and fourth placed Valencia, as they were the only two sides in the top seven to manage wins. Celta Vigo meanwhile had a huge win margin, while Almeria sealed a really crucial win. … [Read more...]
Antoine Griezmann – Atletico’s ultimate winger
When we consider an Atletico Madrid team, playing at their best, we only have to look at the workmen-like team spirit, employed by their bullish manager Diego Simeone. Tough, physical and robust describe their players, roared on by a packed Vicente Calderon stadium. To be worthy of a place in the champions line-up you must prove yourself as fighter, someone willing to put their head in where it hurts most, a quality in which strikers Falcao, and Diego Costa have shown in recent times. … [Read more...]
Griezmann makes move from Sociedad to Atletico
Antoine Griezmann has ended speculation concerning his future by sealing a move to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman looked set to leave Sociedad this summer, with a number of clubs interested in the winger, but will play his football next season at the Vicente Calderon, should he pass a medical. Griezmann was Sociedad's top scorer last year with 16 La Liga goals, quickly becoming one of the division's brightest young players. Having helped guide La Real into the Champions League the year previous, his talismanic presence could only haul the squad into the Europa League … [Read more...]
Man United and Liverpool among clubs in the race for Antoine Griezmann
Real Sociedad star Antonine Griezmann is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs including Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal the Sunday Mirror reports. The 23 year old French winger has lit up the Primera Division this season with a series of top drawer performances, netting 16 goals in the process. … [Read more...]
Griezmann denial the start of Sociedad exodus
Real Sociedad's star player Antoine Griezmann took to Twitter yesterday to refute rumours of a move to PSG being completed. The 23-year-old Frenchman was the subject of an apparently confirmed news story suggesting he had agreed terms with the Ligue 1 club. The Sociedad youth prospect answered back to these claims, saying ,"Having seen this news, I want to deny any discussions or an agreement with a club. … [Read more...]
Top clubs eye Sociedad star Griezmann
According to a number of sources, Real Sociedad youngster Antoine Griezmann is a wanted man. Griezmann, who turned 22 on Thursday, is reportedly being chased by Tottenham, Arsenal and Barcelona thanks largely to a number of brilliant performances which, coinciding with Sociedad's good form, has taken them up to fourth in the league. However, the French international spoke to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo about his desire to remain in the Basque Country. … [Read more...]