Griezmann Ends Trophy-Less Final Season at Atlético Madrid

Antoine Griezmann’s emotional farewell campaign with Atlético Madrid has concluded without silverware, capping a decade-long association marked by near-misses and unfulfilled dreams at club level.

The 35-year-old French forward, who is set to join MLS side Orlando City in July, played 10 years for the Colchoneros across two spells. His only major club honors during this period remain the 2018 UEFA Europa League, the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, and one Spanish Super Cup. Notably, Atlético lifted the La Liga title in 2020-21 shortly after Griezmann’s departure to Barcelona, adding to the narrative of misfortune surrounding the World Cup winner.

Despite consistent performances and moments of brilliance under Diego Simeone, Griezmann departs without a domestic league or Copa del Rey title. Recent reports indicate Atlético fell short in key competitions this season, including the Copa del Rey, leaving the Champions League as their final, ultimately unsuccessful, hope for a fairytale ending.

Fans and pundits remain divided. Many hail Griezmann as a club legend who shaped Atlético’s modern identity through skill, leadership, and loyalty. Others point to the scarcity of major trophies as evidence of bad timing rather than lack of impact. The forward leaves with 488 appearances and a place in club folklore, though Europe’s top prize continues to elude him at club level.

As Griezmann turns the page to a new chapter in America, questions linger: one of football’s most talented players of his generation, yet perennially unlucky in the trophy chase?