Griezmann now knows Atletico are thinking of not extending his loan deal

Atletico Madrid got back the Frenchman in summer 2021 in hurried fashion. After two rather disappointing seasons at Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann returned to the Wanda where some fans had still not forgiven him for his move to Barca.

The Frenchman was booed in many home games and the footballer had to win over the supporters by scoring goals and giving assists.

However, Griezmann's numbers in his return to Atletico Madrid - conditioned also by his injuries - have been nowhere near as good as expected. Up to now, he has scored eight goals and given five assists in 34 matches, 25 of them as a starter.

To put that into context, in the 2018-19 season, his last as an Atletico player before signing for Barca, he got double digits: 20 goals and 10 assists. In the 2020-21 campagin, he scored 19 times and gave 12 assists.

Given his performances and possibly his age, 31, Atletico Madrid, according to 'El Partidazo de COPE' this Thursday, are considering not renewing his loan deal. He arriving at Atletico Madrid on loan with a compulsory purchase clause providing certain clauses were met. 

The cited media outlet added that the Frenchman as well as his "sister and lawyer" now know about Atletico Madrid's doubts. They are thinking of letting him go next season which would free up 18 million euros a year of wage bill. 

There was also a meeting this Thursday between Atletico CEO Gil Marin and Barca director of football Mateu Alemany There was speculation over a swap deal involving Griezmann and Morata, but 'MD' turned down this news.