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'I want to win trophies'

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann reveals he wants to win trophies with the La Liga giants amid strong interest from Manchester United

The French striker recently declared he is ready to leave the Spanish club, but is already looking forward to next season with Diego Simeone's side

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has declared he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid and fight for honours amid strong interest from Manchester United.

The Red Devils have been linked with a staggering £85million bid for the 26-year-old, who recently revealed he is ready to leave the La Liga giants.

 Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has revealed he wants to stay with the La Liga club amid interest from Manchester United
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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has revealed he wants to stay with the La Liga club amid interest from Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

However speaking to Atletico's website, he reiterated his desire to stay with Diego Simeone's side, vowing to compete for trophies.


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Griezmann said: "It has been a beautiful year and hopefully I can improve in every year and win trophies with this team.

"I will do everything possible."

He was already talking about next season and how they have to strengthen their squad with his French international team-mate Alexandre Lacazette closing in on a switch to Spain.

 The French forward has enjoyed another fine season in front of goal where he had netted on 26 occasions
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The French forward has enjoyed another fine season in front of goal where he had netted on 26 occasionsCredit: Getty Images

 

 Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen on bringing the 26-year-old to Old Trafford and would be prepared to offer around £85million
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Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen on bringing the 26-year-old to Old Trafford and would be prepared to offer around £85millionCredit: Getty Images
 Antoine Griezmann has failed to win a major honour with Manchester United - finishing as a runners-up in the Champions League last season
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Antoine Griezmann has failed to win a major honour with Manchester United - finishing as a runners-up in the Champions League last seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

The former Real Sociedad star added: "We are happy because we have achieved our goals, maybe we could have done more but it was not to be.

"Next year we'll have new goals and new challenges.

"First we must work on the signings and the team, and then go to San Rafael and build the same dynamic that we have been creating for a long time.

"We have to prepare well in pre-season and start the games with strength from the outset."

Atletico finished third in the table for the third consecutive season, and bowed out in the Champions League and Cope del Rey semi-finals.

Griezmann, who has failed to win a major honour with Los Colchoneros, has banged in 26 goals in all competitions this campaign, and is closing in on 100 goals for the 2014 La Liga winners.

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