Griezmann: “I will do everything to get to the Games…”

Antoine Griezmann assured in an interview with Le Monde newspaper on Tuesday that he would “do everything possible” to compete at the Olympic Games. The 32-year-old Atletico Madrid player could, like Kylian Mbappe, who also spoke about it, play two international tournaments in a row in the summer. The European Cup and the Olympic Games, although the latter will require the approval of his current team as it is not considered a FIFA date.

“Holding the Games in Paris is something exceptional,” Griezmann told Le Monde newspaper. The midfielder, a key player for Deschamps in France, also admitted that he will have to meet with Atletico Madrid management to discuss options for participating in the Olympic Games. The last word remains with the “Blancos”, who can refuse him, since they are not obliged to release him, unlike in the Eurocup.

“I know my body, we have physiotherapists of the highest level, so there is no reason to worry,” said Griezmann about the fact of playing two tournaments in a row in the summer at the age of 32.. Three players over the age of 23 could be called up for the next Olympics, with Atlético Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe already putting themselves forward as possible reinforcements for Thierry Henry’s team. . .

Griezmann was also asked about one of the current topics – Mbappe’s possible move to Real Madrid. His compatriot could be Griezmann’s opponent next year and the Atlético Madrid player insists he would welcome the opportunity to play against his teammate: “Mbappe will be well received in Spain. I will be happy to play against him in the Madrid derby.“, concluded the French player.