Antoine Griezmann Shares His Influence on Julian Alvarez’s Transfer

Griezmann’s Role in Alvarez’s Signing

French forward Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid has disclosed his contribution to the club’s acquisition of Julian Alvarez.

Atletico secured the services of the Argentine striker from Manchester City last year, where he has made a significant impact during his time in Spain over the past 18 months.

Griezmann’s Persuasion Tactics

During a promotional event for Hyundai, Griezmann shared, “I was aware that the club was trying hard to win him over, so I took it upon myself to draft a message—about ten to twenty sentences—to sway him.”

The Message’s Content

He elaborated, “In the message, I highlighted all the positive aspects of Atlético, our coach, and his potential teammates… I must have reached out to him roughly four times before he ultimately made a decision.”

Reflection on Recent Challenges

Regarding last season’s unexpected decline in form, the seasoned player remarked, “I had high hopes and aspirations, but March was a tough month for us; we lost both La Liga and the Champions League.”

He expressed, “My morale took a significant hit during that time, which affected me mentally and negatively impacted my performance in subsequent matches.”