Antoine Griezmann 's love for Atlético de Madrid is unquestionable, so much so that the Frenchman is often involved in projects that have to do with the club. Griezmann is a true Atlético fan and he shows it with every gesture he makes, looking out for the good of the team and its fans. Of all the Frenchman's help in improving, if possible, the club's mystique, there was one in 2019 that still endures at the Metropolitano.
The feat in question is none other than the statue of Don Luis Aragonés , a monument that has been on display for four seasons on the outskirts of Atlético de Madrid 's home ground. Aragonés lends the Metropolitano a mystique befitting a man of such magnitude and importance for the Atlético de Madrid team, being considered by many to be the greatest red-and-white legend. With Griezmann having contributed first-hand to the erection of the statue, the Atlético de Madrid faithful were delighted with the Frenchman's gesture and were full of praise for another of their great legends.
The Griezmanns are essential in the statue of Don Luis
And as the Frenchman recently revealed on social media, Griezmann's daughter, Mia Griezmann , contributed at the time to the construction of the statue of Luis Aragonés . The monument is a hallmark of the new home of Atlético de Madrid , being a must-see on every visit to the stadium. The magnitude of the legendary '8' colchonero is captured in this work of art where the Griezmanns contributed to its creation.
The project was launched in 2019 , raising the funds needed to build the statue in just two months. Griezmann was instrumental in its creation, doing his bit and proudly displaying his contributor's diploma. Five years later, the statue remains an emblem of the Metropolitano , where Luis Aragonés is always present every day.
From legend to legend
When Griezmann had the gesture of helping to make the statue, he probably only dreamed of surpassing Aragonés as the all-time top scorer. This year, the Frenchman managed to reach the milestone and become the top scorer in the history of Atlético, where he continues to grow his legend. At the expense of being able to contribute more goals to the achievement of important titles this year, Griezmann wants to be that omnipresent footballer on the pitch.
A different player
The Frenchman is one of those players who are touched by a magic wand and can change the game in specific moments. When Griezmann is in good form, Atlético notices it, and a lot, improving the offensive play of the men of a Simeone who is in love with the Frenchman. Sharing a dressing room for another year with the Argentine coach, both hope to be able to return Atlético de Madrid to the top this season.