Antoine Griezmann prepares for a pivotal Champions League match against Inter Milan, but a different story could have unfolded. Back in 2021, the French star almost wore the Nerazzurri shirt, or even that of their rivals Juventus.
Griezmann, still shining in his second Atletico Madrid stint, has netted 18 goals and provided 7 assists in 35 games this season. His 5 Champions League goals were crucial in securing their group victory.
Now, he heads to Milan for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Notably, he failed to score in his last Italian trip, drawing against Lazio in September.
Interestingly, as reported by TMW, Griezmann was open to Serie A when seeking a Barcelona exit in 2021. Inter and Juventus were serious contenders for the 2018 World Cup winner.
However, neither club could meet the financial demands. Griezmann wasn’t willing to significantly cut his salary, and Barcelona wouldn’t accept player exchanges.
So, Griezmann’s potential Serie A chapter remained unwritten. Now, he faces Inter on the pitch, aiming to write another exciting chapter in his Champions League journey.