After being a figure for their national team, France, against Finland for the European Qualifiers, it was time to return to what used to be their home until two years ago. Antoine Griezmann had his first day as a new Atlético de Madrid player. It was presented in a small ceremony together with President Enrique Cerezo where he received the number ‘8’ shirt, joined the team’s training sessions and even had a detail with the club’s fans.
Griezmann arrives with a new spirit at Atleti. He converted a double in France’s triumph over Finland in the UEFA World Cup qualifying rounds in Qatar 2022. But more importantly, he was seen to be calm and in good spirits on his return. “Hello Atléticos, I’m here,” he said on the club’s social networks shortly after arriving at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda.
In Atleti training, the Frenchman allowed himself to get together with his new teammates and even have a hug with some, including coach Diego Simeone. However, he did not train with the group, as he did recovery work in the gym for his activity with the French team the day before.
After the physical work, it was time for the presentation with President Enrique Cerezo, who gave him the number ‘8’ shirt, which Griezmann wears in tribute to one of his idols, the remembered Kobe Bryant. There was no press conference, but rather a formal ceremony, which concluded with the photographs of rigor and his return to the Metropolitan Wanda.
Griezmann cuts his hair for the fans
If there is something that Antoine Griezmann must achieve in Atlético de Madrid for his return, it is to recover the good relationship with the fans and he has already taken a first step. In the video that was published on social networks on his arrival at the training camp, many fans continued to criticize him for his decision to leave Barcelona and asked him to cut his hair.
The Frenchman obeyed and even showed off his new cut on Atlético de Madrid’s social networks, after seeing how the fans demanded a new look. She left the ponytail behind for a short cut, which she even already wore in her presentation with Cerezo. A wink for the fans, whom he is determined to recover. (Bolavip)
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