Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.
However, Griezmann has now come out and said he wants to stay with Atletico Madrid and after winning the club’s player of the season award, made it clear that he wants to remain in the Spanish capital to win trophies for Diego Simeone’s side.
“It has been a great year and I hope I can get better and win trophies with this team,” Griezmann told Atletico’s official website.
“I will do everything possible. We are very happy. We have reached our objective, we maybe wanted more, but it could not be.”
The 26-year-old was also keen to stress that he has not lost any of his desire to play in Spain, adding: “We have new goals for next year.
“I have to play fixtures with my national team and then I'll go on holiday to enjoy some free time, being with my family and friends, and then I'll come back more eager than ever.
“Next season, my first hope is to work on the signings, then the team and then, in San Rafael, build the same dynamics that we've had for a long time.”
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This transfer story was entirely made up by the Manc-loving media. Of course he was never going to Man U.