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Diego Simeone pays tribute to Antoine Griezmann in an interview

Diego Simeone expressed his admiration for Antoine Griezmann, who recently transferred to Orlando, during an interview with France Football.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In an interview with France Football, Diego Simeone expressed his satisfaction with having worked alongside Antoine Griezmann, who left Atlético de Madrid this summer to join Orlando. The Colchoneros coach described Griezmann as a "genius."

Simeone also took the time to reflect on his fifteen years at the helm of Atlético, stating that he felt "lucky" to have coached the French player throughout his career at the club. He emphasized the significant impact Griezmann had on the team during his tenure.

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