Since emerging with Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann has received many offers to join Man United. The French striker refused everything even though Old Trafford is where his idol once played.
Accordingly, Griezmann greatly admires former midfielder David Beckham. Sharing in the latest interview, the 32-year-old star said that his habit of always wearing long-sleeved shirts when playing comes from Beckham: “When I watched football as a child, I saw Beckham wearing long-sleeved shirts. I’m really fascinated by his style.
At Real Sociedad, I remember they didn’t produce long-sleeved shirts, so I had to ask the kit manager, who at that time was Michelo. He tried his best to order long-sleeved shirts for me.”
Griezmann’s admiration for David Beckham has long been expressed. After founding Inter Miami in 2018, the 48-year-old former midfielder announced that he wanted to recruit a number of stars, including Griezmann.
In response, the Atletico Madrid striker boldly declared: “If Beckham wants me to play for his club, I will come. I want to finish my career in America. I don’t know yet whether it will be Miami or Los Angeles, these are both big cities in this country. I personally like American culture and spirit.”
Antoine Griezmann’s contract with Atletico is still valid until the end of June 2026. The French striker will be 34 years old at that time. That is the right time for Griezmann to try his hand in an environment without much pressure like MLS. Now, Griezmann will have to try to help Atletico play well in La Liga and overcome Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the 2023/24 Champions League.
