7M Exclusive - Griezmann's future is in doubt and he is the key to Cristiano Ronaldo joining Atletico Madrid

Posted Thursday, July 28, 2022 by 7M Sport

According to Marca, if anyone has to leave Atletico, it is Griezmann, the French striker whose future is now in doubt and who could be the key to Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of wearing the Atletico shirt.

The future of Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked, according to Marca. However, as far as the French striker is concerned, there is nowhere else for him to go but Atletico, so there is still a lot of work to be done to make Griezmann's departure work.

It has been claimed that Atletico have decided to take Griezmann out on loan for a second season and now his future is in doubt, with even the player and coach Simeone uncertain.

As for Atletico, the club will have to clear Griezmann's contract before a deal can be made. Because of the many clauses in the loan agreement with Barcelona, Atletico will need to stury carefully before they can let Griezmann go. Moreover, it will not be easy to persuade Simeone to let the Frenchman go.

Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, continues to push for a transfer. Despite Atletico's president publicly denying a move for Ronaldo, sources say a deal is being worked on behind the scenes. Ronaldo's agent Mendes is understood to have a close personal relationship with the Atletico hierarchy, which could help his biggest client achieve his goals.