Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran says he's delighted that teammate Antoine Griezmann has made up her minds to extend his contract with the Spanish club, claiming that the striker will play a pivotal position in future campaigns, experiences goal.
Griezmann has increased his tenure through five years - till 2021 - following strong hypothesis that 25yrs old French international could be making a summer time move faraway from the Colchoneros.
However, Spaniard Juanfran mentioned that now rumours surrounding the former actual Sociedad player had been put to bed, Atletico can look forward to the upcoming campaign, safe in the advantage that their striker, who netted 22 occasions last season, will remain at the membership.
Juanfran said: "Grizzi's renewal is something that has made us all very happy. Koke and that i knew whatever about him earlier than the information broke, even though we might not say anything.
"we'd like Griezmann on account that he has been probably the most cornerstones of Atletico for the last few years.
"he is glad, he feels at ease here, and we're delighted with him since he is a brilliant player and man or woman."
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has already appeared to make stronger the squad for the upcoming season, having bought Nicolas Gaitan from Benfica and with the signing of Sassuolo defender Sime Vrsaljko to be accomplished imminently.
Despite the fact that Croat Vrsaljko plays in Juanfran's favoured correct-back position, the Spanish worldwide has welcomed his talents arrival, insisting a contest for locations is paramount to move the membership ahead.
"I don't know if Vrsaljko is respectable or not, but i've seen him play and i've heard great things about him," Juanfran added.
"as long as excellent avid gamers are coming to Atletico Madrid, we'd like all of them to place collectively a competitive part and go so far as viable."