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France forward Antoine Griezmann says he would only leave Atletico Madrid if manager Diego Simeone also quit the La Liga club. Griezmann has flourished under Simeone, scoring over 50 goals since moving to the Vicente Calderon from Real Sociedad in 2014.
The 25-year-old extended his contract with Atletico in June despite media reports he might move to Paris St Germain. Simeone has won the Europa League, King’s Cup and La Liga with Atletico. The 46-year-old Argentine also led the club to their second Champions League final in three years.
“The only doubt would be if Simeone leaves for PSG or wherever. I called him before extending my contract and he confirmed to me that he was staying,” Griezmann told French TV. “I can learn a lot from him. PSG are not my goal at the moment. I’m happy in Spain. I’m always proud to be popular with the fans. I try to smile and do my best. If they like it, it’s even better.”
Atletico, who have started the new campaign with two points from their opening two games, will look for their first win at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Bilic hopes Payet’s first team return can influence West Ham
Attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet’s return to the first team will give West Ham United a major boost, manager Slaven Bilic has said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Watford.
The 29-year-old had an impressive debut season in England, scoring 12 goals in all competitions since joining from Olympique Marseille in June last year. Payet, who has made just one appearance in the league this season, was also joint second-top scorer at Euro 2016 with three goals and was named in the team of the tournament after helping France reach the final. “It is key for us if he can produce his best form again. He has the qualities that the best players have and can help change a game. They are influencing their team mates and opponents,” Bilic told the club’s website (www.whufc.com).
“He makes the team play better and everyone around him is benefiting. The team recognised that last season.” West Ham, who failed to make the Europa League group stage for the second year in a row after being eliminated by Astra Giurgiu last month, have managed only three points from their opening three Premier League games.
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