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Man United target Antoine Griezmann sent message over his future: He must do this
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has been told he must win trophies to be known as a great player.
David De Gea shows he's good friends with France's Griezmann
Griezmann’s reputation as one of the world’s best forwards has grown since moving to Atletico Madrid in 2014 from Real Sociedad.
However, the 26-year-old has only won the Spanish Super Cup with the La Liga club and lost in the final of the Champions League to rivals Real Madrid last year.
Griezmann has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Manchester United for a potential world record fee.
Steve McManaman says Man United target Antoine Griezmann must start winning trophies
He wants silverware, he wants that Champions League trophy to cement himself as one of the greatest players
But former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman says he’s not a top player yet.
“They’re learning every year and I think this fella is improving as the years go on,” he said on BT Sport.
“He needs a little bit of luck. He needs this trophy to probably define him as a great player.
Steve McManaman says Antoine Griezmann must win trophies to be known as a great player
“He was third in the player of the year.
“He scores important goals, he’s already scored at the Bernabeu a couple of weeks ago against Real Madrid.
“He wants silverware, he wants that Champions League trophy to cement himself as one of the greatest players.”
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