Alvaro Morata believes outgoing Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann deserves nothing but respect

Sport360 staff 17:57 17/05/2019
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  • Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has urged the fans to treat the outgoing Antoine Griezmann with respect.

    With controversy surrounding the Frenchman’s departure stemming from the rumour that he could join La Liga rivals Barcelona, Griezmann could be at the end of some reactionary criticism.

    But Morata believes his team-mate deserves nothing but respect and praise for everything he has achieved with the club.

    “It’s a decision that we have to respect, we have to thank him for what he’s done for this club, which is a lot, and we respect his decision,” said the on-loan Chelsea striker.

    “We wish he could have stayed, but he’s taken that decision. We are finishing the season, but we have the same excitement for next season.”

    The striker also promised that he would do his best to fill the void left by the Frenchman.

    “Change is always difficult, but we are working to make a competitive team and fight for it all next season,” Morata said.

    “We are very motivated in the dressing room for the future, it’s very important.”

    Alvaro Morata

    Alvaro Morata

    Most reports have linked Griezmann to a move to Barcelona, but Morata claimed that he has no idea about where the World Cup winner is headed next. Regardless, he believes that Griezmann deserves respect from Atletico fans after everything he has done for the club.

    “Everyone found out [he was leaving] in their own way, it depends on the relationship we have with him,” he said.

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