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Antoine Griezmann to Man United: Club president speaks out on £85m move
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN’S prospective move to Manchester United has been categorically ruled out by Atletico Madrid’s president Enrique Cerezo.
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Antoine Griezmann has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer.
Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen to meet the Frenchman’s £85million release clause in order to pave the way for a deal.
It is even thought personal terms have been broadly agreed too.
But Cerezo is puzzled by the transfer saga.
“Every time I see Antoine I give him a hug," Cerezo told Spanish radio station Cadena COPE.
Antoine Griezmann is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho wants to sign Antoine Griezmann in the summer
I don't know what Manchester United's interest is. But Griezmann will be at Atletico for a long time
"Antoine is a fantastic player and loves life at Atletico.
“I don't know what Manchester United's interest is. But Griezmann will be at Atletico for a long time.”
These comments differ from that of Griezmann’s image adviser, who thinks a move to Old Trafford would be ideal for his client.
“When I read articles on a hypothetical transfer to Manchester United, I have to say this would be the ideal scenario in marketing,” Sebastien Bellencontre said.
“He would play for the same club as Beckham, his idol, with the same legendary No. 7 on the back."
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