{"id":59417,"date":"2025-07-22T20:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/end-of-an-era-griezmann-nears-atletico-farewell"},"modified":"2025-07-22T21:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:05:30","slug":"end-of-an-era-griezmann-nears-atletico-farewell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/end-of-an-era-griezmann-nears-atletico-farewell","title":{"rendered":"End of an Era: Griezmann Nears Atle\u0301tico Farewell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>Antoine Griezmann may have extended his contract until 2026, but Atle\u0301tico Madrid has already mapped out his departure. Although the French striker remains a club icon after a stellar 17-goal, 9-assist season, his role has subtly shifted. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Antoine Griezmann started just 43 of 56 matches and finished only 13, while new arrival Julian Alvarez and the rise of S\u00f8rloth have edged him toward the bench, especially during the Club World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Marca reports that Griezmann accepted a reduced role upon signing his extension, knowing he wouldn\u2019t be a regular starter at the beginning of the upcoming season. While he\u2019ll aim to regain playing time, Atle\u0301tico has already prepared for life after him.<\/p>\n<p>The 2018 World Cup winner is expected to leave in 2026, likely heading to Major League Soccer for a final career chapter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Antoine Griezmann may have extended his contract until 2026, but Atle\u0301tico Madrid has already mapped out his departure. Although the French striker remains a club icon after a stellar 17-goal, 9-assist season, his role has subtly shifted. 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