Antoine Griezmann is being chased by the biggest clubs in Europe and is the main attacking talent for the French national team.
He just signed a new deal with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid through the 2022 season and despite Manchester United and Barcelona, among others, linked with a move for the predatory striker, nobody really knows where the Frenchman will be beyond this season.
But which league does he want to play in, for sure? Major League Soccer. Yep. That’s right.
In his new book titled “Behind a Smile: The life of the Little Prince” Griezmann says that he wants to follow in the footsteps of his idol, David Beckham, and finish his career in MLS. Griezmann also stated his love for NBA star Derrick Rose and his admiration for David Villa, captain of NYCFC.
Given the fact that Griezmann is 26 years old, it could be some time before he arrives in MLS but maybe he will do so in time to become one of Beckham’s first handful of Designated Players at his long-awaited Miami franchise?
Given the fact that whenever he discusses a potential move to Man United he cites the cold weather as an issue against the transfer, it’s likely Griezmann would want to be in a warmer climate in MLS. His good friend from their time together at Real Sociedad, Carlos Vela, is swapping Spain for Los Angeles in a few months as LAFC’s first DP.
Take your pick, Antoine. LAFC? Miami? NYCFC? LA Galaxy? Atlanta United?
I’m sure anyone would want to sign in a few years on DP-level money if you keep scoring goals like this one last night against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League...
Griezmann with a GOLAZO! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2017
His goal keeps Atleti's UCL knockout stage hopes alive. https://t.co/oGcLg1cjE1