The Atletico Madrid star wants a Champions League and World Cup winner's medal in his trophy case before moving to the United States
Antoine Griezmann plans to end his career in MLS, but is first focusing on his "obsession" of World Cup success with France.
The Atletico Madrid forward tasted glory in the Europa League this season, scoring twice in the final against Marseille, and has signed a new contract with the La Liga side to end speculation he could switch to Barcelona.
Griezmann was top-scorer at the European Championships two years ago as France lost the final on home soil to Portugal and, ahead of a last-16 tie with Argentina, Griezmann made his intentions clear.
The 27-year-old striker is eyeing further success with Atletico in Europe and also wants to end France's 20-year wait for a World Cup title, before finishing his career in MLS.
"World champion, win a Champions League and then I can go and quietly play in the USA. That's my ideal itinerary. It's not bad, is it?" he told Le Figaro.
"If the plan goes like that, I'd sign for that now. I don't know at which age I want to play in MLS, it'll all depend on the trophies I'll have won beforehand.
"When I'm nearer 32 or 33, I want to be there. I still have to be presentable on the pitch."
Griezmann, who scored a penalty against Australia in France's opening 2-1 World Cup victory, has put those plans to the side for now and is fully focused on Russia 2018.
"Frankly, winning that competition with your country is the best thing possible. I want to finish my career with that trophy in my cabinet," Griezmann added, with France taking on Argentina on Saturday in Kazan.
"It'll perhaps be this time, or the one after in Qatar [in 2022]. But I don't want to finish my life as a footballer without that title among my honours.
"I think about it very often. It's an obsession."
IndritBonaj
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What if Griezmann wins WC and UCL this season.The next summer he will be 28.He is to young to play in MLS.
Davichi
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If this is actually true, it just shows that Antoine Griezmann is all for the money... nothing else. Players as good as him don't even think about such a move until their late 30s. They focus more on achieving more glory then only chasing money and that's the only reason why someone like Ronaldo is still at Madrid.
henryiceking
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france is always the best.messi that you are calling will not do anything...π«
saeil
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no great player should play in the MLS is a disgrace
WillLiverpool
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Clever Idea there r not many stars in MLS so Griezzman would be a legend there and he could break some records there
WillLiverpool
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Please don't we love u in Europe
Samcelmnt
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no World Cup, no champions league only mls. that's the reality
yapclnouy
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Elsa98
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Griezmann, i missed you!![Cry][Cry] Do your best for france!
TwistedDestiny
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Maybe at 35 u can go..?
ShahinMubarak
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wc 2018 for brazil
SirGwin10
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Man! you are still young for MLS stay and fight for the world best player.
18150835(deleted)
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Ha. I wouldnβt come to the US
actaios
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So, never?
swethanagaraju
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good
gurchin88
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get him to Manchester π,and that's the UTD
neviemmeno
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Also that means he goes next year to MLS?
Mohammad_Rial
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Everyone blame like that's Germany team had only one player just ozil no other player doesn't play this wc
alota-ae
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I said it. I said this guy knew he was getting weary that's and couldn't cope with barca. that's why he decided to stay in Atletico. Look... now he is going for MLS
Weuaimos
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The era of Barcelona we be over soon,because they don't have qualities players like Madrid,and athletico madrid is catching up now,best teams wins
You arenot God who deside over men barca is future team we have player who is better than them,wait and see
buzadmnotz
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still have 3 more years of enjoying barca and messi ,no biggy thy'll find away without messi
I hope so,imagine when Messi is out and bouquet
Antireal
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The era of Barcelona we be over soon,because they don't have qualities players like Madrid,and athletico madrid is catching up now,best teams wins
still have 3 more years of enjoying barca and messi ,no biggy thy'll find away without messi
buzadmnotz
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yeah i guess xavi had big eyes and iniesta is bald,i guess coutinho cant be like them
The era of Barcelona we be over soon,because they don't have qualities players like Madrid,and athletico madrid is catching up now,best teams wins
Antireal
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ππππNo player we ever be like Xavi and iniesta.
yeah i guess xavi had big eyes and iniesta is bald,i guess coutinho cant be like them
buzadmnotz
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COUTINHO
ππππNo player we ever be like Xavi and iniesta.
92682cj
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good luck you stupid at barca you could have won champions league more easy ..now stay in athletico and rott..and you'll die and wont win world cup
how will Griezmann rott at athletico Madrid. even though he refused to move to Barcelona, Griezmann will forever be a great player and a legend
Antireal
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We are coming to new era now,athletico Madrid we go far next season,Barcelona play maker is moving out,let watch and see how Barcelona make it next season
COUTINHO
buzadmnotz
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good luck you stupid at barca you could have won champions league more easy ..now stay in athletico and rott..and you'll die and wont win world cup
We are coming to new era now,athletico Madrid we go far next season,Barcelona play maker is moving out,let watch and see how Barcelona make it next season
Antireal
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good luck you stupid at barca you could have won champions league more easy ..now stay in athletico and rott..and you'll die and wont win world cup
Suman_1998
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whay you mean Argentina it's who should watch out for France messi is carrying them no messi no there out of the wc
Hey...you didn't find any star player on #Argentina accept LM10 Dybala Aguero Otamandi Pavon Meza Armanii
ALLFOOTBALLERS ROLL
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France will know how difficult to face Argentina at Round of 16. #Vamos_Argentina
whay you mean Argentina it's who should watch out for France messi is carrying them no messi no there out of the wc
pershalyngkhoi
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Both of them be like hahahahahaha what is he talking about like we dont even exist....
stager
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then you would be staying in atletico for lifetime
ππππ For life indeed.
Philchetz
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The trophies r the hardest.. those two will always be the peak of any active player...
Suman_1998
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France will know how difficult to face Argentina at Round of 16. #Vamos_Argentina
kennedydon
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He doesn't know what he want or maybe he knows but dont know how to get there, and before he will realise it, then it's too late. Good luck.
bazauy
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he can't win a world Cup because his dreams is going to be smashed by the king
PsailaMiguel
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So then no MLS because with atletico is not impossible but a bit difficult and France winning the world cup the way they are playing is not a Final team
dawcdmos
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big money on the french
dawcdmos
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go fr it france
Rohcdiopsy
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Too much on your plate Griezmann,try the World Cup,UCL is out of the question for you playing at Atheletico.The only easy way out is MLS,no obstacles!
Milin Grover
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hahahaha.. excellent answer broπ
thanks
Kuwailms
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then you would be staying in atletico for lifetime
hahahaha.. excellent answer broπ
Tubekmorz
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Don't go to Barcelona or United. Don't go anywhere. Stay at Atlectico
Stays at his own peril
Milin Grover
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then you would be staying in atletico for lifetime
Yiadpt
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II know you are clever and good player so please come for Clease it needs you in Uk
shiftypirate
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THE MLS Footballs retirement home ...
dipackpru
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City for sure.
kunsub
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He's already thinking about the end π
mepbdekpy
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Don't go to Barcelona or United. Don't go anywhere. Stay at Atlectico