Antoine Griezmann provides blunt transfer update amid Man United link
The reported Manchester United target has spoken out about his future at Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann has bluntly stated that he has no plans to leave Spain despite Manchester United being linked with the Atletico Madrid forward.
The France international’s future has been the source of constant speculation throughout the 2016-17 season following Jose Mourinho’s appointment.
The Independent stated on Sunday that Manchester United officials are quietly confident that a deal has been agreed in principle with the France star.
However, the Atletico striker has appeared to contradict reports of a potential transfer to the 20-time English champions.
Speaking to French media outlet Telefoot, Griezmann insisted that he has no plans to leave Spain despite the speculation surrounding his career.
“It’s sunny in Madrid, I feel good there. There’s no need to change,” Griezmann said.
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Griezmann has scored 14 goals and has made seven assists in 27 appearances in the Premier League.
Manchester United signed four players in the summer transfer window, including Griezmann’s close pal Paul Pogba in a world-record deal from Serie A side Juventus.
The Red Devils finished in fifth place in the Premier League table last term.
