UTD MOVE OFF? GRIEZMANN COMMITS TO ATLETI


MAN UTD MOVE OFF? GRIEZMANN COMMITS TO ATLETICO MADRID AFTER TRANSFER BAN
Oliver Platt



The Frenchman appears to have ruled out a summer transfer by pledging his loyalty to the Rojiblancos on social media following their CAS punishment
Antoine Griezmann has pledged his loyalty to Atletico Madrid after their transfer ban was upheld, appearing to rule out a summer move to Manchester United in the process.

 United have been heavily linked with the Frenchman but Atletico's inability to sign a replacement because of their ban has dealt a severe blow to the Red Devils' hopes of sealing his signing.

 Atletico lose transfer ban appeal

 And Griezmann appears to have now poured cold water on the potential switch by tweeting "Now more than ever, Atleti" hours after the Spanish club's appeal against the punishment was rejected.

 Ahora más que nunca #Atleti #Todosjuntos pic.twitter.com/nfxcwInM2B

 — Antoine Griezmann (@AntoGriezmann) June 1, 2017
Atletico had been tipped to move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette in the coming months but will now be unable to sign players until January 2018.

 That looks set to at least delay a move that could have challenged the world transfer record, with Griezmann's buy-out clause reportedly set at around €100 million.

 Reports in the British press on Thursday morning suggested United were instead turning their attention to a No.9 to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku and Andrea Belotti all linked.

 Griezmann, 26, scored 26 goals during the 2016-17 season a

Comments

Post a Comment

Most Read

TRANSFER RUMORS

TRANSFER NEWS: THE LATEST RUMOURS FROM MAN UTD, CHELSEA, ARSENAL AND ALL THE TOP TEAMS 11:00TRANSFER ZONE Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window BARCA DITCH BELLERIN BID Barcelona have ditched plans to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin during the summer transfer window, according to Sport . Bellerin had previously been Barca’s leading target to fill the right-back role next season, but Arsenal were unwilling to sell the Spaniard. And, with new coach Ernesto Valverde reportedly having doubts over Bellerin’s physical and technical capabilities, Barca have decided against pursuing a €40 million deal. DIER OPEN TO MAN UTD MOVE Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is open to joining Manchester United, who would double the England international’s current £70,000 a week wages, according to The Guardian . United have already seen one offer for Dier rejected, but are pr
Keep reading

LACAZETTE JOINS ARSENAL

Image
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE SIGNS FOR ARSENAL 17:05 The France international striker has agreed a move to the Emirates Stadium for a club-record fee, joining from Ligue 1 giants Lyon Alexandre Lacazette has been announced as Arsenal's latest signing, with the club confirming his arrival from Lyon. Lacazette is understood to have become the Gunners' record transfer, with the fee understood to be in the region of £46 million. The club confirmed the news on Wednesday, indicating that that the French striker has agreed a long-term contract with the north London outfit. "Alexandre Lacazette has agreed to join us on a long-term contract, for an undisclosed fee," read a statement posted on the official Arsenal website. "He is expected to travel with the tour party to Sydney this weekend and is likely to make his home debut in the Emirates Cup on July 29 or July 30. "The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes." The 26-year-old, w
Read more

LUKAKU BUY KILLS MOURINHO YOUTH CLAIMS

Image
LUKAKU TO MAN UTD: SO MOURINHO DOES CARE ABOUT YOUNGSTERS AFTER ALL Kris Voakes 08:48 The United manager has been castigated for his short-termism in the past but his record shows he does generally buy young “I knew that was coming… Do you know how many young players I promote to the first team from academies? Forty-nine! If any one of you is interested I can give you [a list].” Jose Mourinho came armed with notes when he first arrived at Old Trafford as Manchester United so clear was he that people were going to ask about his general refusal to give youngsters a chance. Whether at Chelsea, Inter or Real Madrid, he had failed to satiate the desire to promote youth despite delivering major trophies with regularity. Academy players were perceived not to have been given a chance as the Portuguese’s short-term approach was given precedence over the need to give the club’s young assets the chance to show their worth. Millions were spent on the likes of Ricardo Carvalho, Hernan Cresp
Keep reading