Cerezo Dismisses Griezmann Exit Talk as Atlético Gears Up for Europe Clash

Overview

Cerezo delivers a decisive response to Alvarez's potential Barcelona transfer.

Enrique Cerezo, Atlético Madrid's chairman, responded to rumors linking Antoine Griezmann, the team's forward, with a departure at the end of the current season.

Griezmann's contract with Atlético Madrid runs until summer 2027, and reports have connected him with a move to MLS at the season's end.

Asked about Griezmann's future, Cerezo said, in statements cited by Mundo Deportivo ahead of the Tottenham Hotspur match: 'He is a Atlético Madrid player. He has not confirmed anything. The situation remains the same. I don't know where you get these ideas about players leaving or staying'.

He added, 'When there is an opportunity, Griezmann will speak for himself. For now, he is focused on tonight's match. We speak with him from time to time. And fans should be assured'.

Read also: Atlético clears up doubts about Griezmann.

On the possibility of Julián Álvarez leaving to Barcelona, he commented 'I don't see it from this angle or that. Anyone can say what they want. Julián Álvarez is an Atlético Madrid player'.

Atlético Madrid prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Spanish capital tonight, Tuesday, in the first leg of the Champions League last-16, with the return leg next week in London.

Punchline 1: If rumors were goals, Atlético would be top of the table by now.

Punchline 2: And if transfer gossip had value, my coffee budget would be in orbit.