La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have introduced the signing of Thomas Lemar in addition to contract extensions for each Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez through their official Twitter account.
Griezmann, particularly, had been the topic of switch hypothesis all season, with a transfer to Barcelona regarded as on the playing cards. But the France striker, who scored for his nation of their World Cup opener in opposition to Australia on the weekend, revealed that he could be staying put on the Wanda Metropolitano throughout an interview final week.
He has since signed a new take care of the membership, which ought to see him stay till 2023, whereas his worldwide teammate has prolonged till 2024.
Griezmann's prior deal was set to run out in 2022, which suggests he has solely agreed to increase by a 12 months, however he has dedicated to the Rojiblancos for the subsequent 5 years.
Hernandez, a left again, additionally had 4 years left on his deal, but it surely has been confirmed that he can be committing for an further two. This growth is kind of a big one for Atleti, who're eager to make a big assertion within the Primera Division, in addition to within the Champions League subsequent season.
Thomas Lemar's arrival will even be a big enhance to the membership as they appear set to mount an offensive within the UEFA Champions League subsequent season. The French worldwide has reportedly been signed for a charge of round £63.2m.
Now that Griezmann is ready to stay, with Diego Costa additionally poised for his first full season since getting back from Chelsea, the Spanish aspect will certainly be a power to be reckoned with.