Atlético Madrid has many veteran players in its team and every day that passes, his departure from the red-and-white club is getting closer. One of the most talked about footballers this week is the club's star, Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman is already 33 years old and although he continues to be a benchmark on and off the field, his performance is gradually declining.
Ont Radio MARCA it was said that this weekend would be the Frenchman's last season at Atlético Madrid. This has been rumored for several months, as it is known that Griezmann wants to end his career playing in the MLS. These rumors have caused Atletico Madrid's management take action in the market and begin the search for a replacement.
The Pearl That Plays in Germany, on the Red-and-white Radar
Since last summer, it has been known that Atlético de Madrid's intention is to rejuvenate a squad whose average age was one of the highest. For this reason, they have been searching the market for young talent and have found a player in the Bundesliga 2 who is very popular at the club. We are talking about the 18-year-old Algerian, Ibrahim Maza, who currently plays for Hertha Berlin.
The striker has scored three goals and provided two assists this season and his characteristics allow him to play both on the wing and as a second striker. His market value is set, according to Transfermarkt, at eight million euros and he has a contract with the German club until 2027. However, Hertha Berlin already have the feeling that he could leave this summer and are prepared for if this happens.
The Premier League, Gil Marín's biggest competition
If Antoine Griezmann decides to leave the club at the end of this season, Maza is an option to replace him. However, as reported by AS, Atlético de Madrid is not the only big club interested in the Algerian player. Several Premier League clubs, including those from the Bundesliga, are following the steps of the young Hertha Berlin attacker.