Seeing The Depth Of The Atletico Squad After Griezmann Was Sent Home To The Wanda Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid (Twitter @atleti)

JAKARTA - Atletico Madrid has officially re-signed Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona on a one-year loan with the option of an extension.

The La Liga champions managed to secure a deal with Griezmann in the closing minutes of the transfer window. And to replace him, Barcelona recruited Luuk De Jong from Sevilla.

Griezmann's arrival at the Wanda Metropolitano completes the transfer window of a star in Diego Simeone's squad.

The Frenchman established himself as one of the world's best players during his previous tenure at Atletico between 2014 and 2019.

In 257 appearances for the Madrid-based club in all competitions, the France international scored 133 goals and contributed 50 assists.

🔴⚪ #BienvenidoGriezmann

🇫🇷 @AntoGriezmann volverá a vestir nuestra camiseta tras el acuerdo alcanzado entre nuestro club y el Barcelona para su cesión.

Bienvenue, Antoine! 🤙

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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 31, 2021

Those are some of the impressive numbers that Griezmann has written. And if he can replicate that form again after a difficult spell at Barcelona, ​​Atletico will be a serious threat in both Spain and Europe in 2021/22.

Just imagine Griezmann in top form with Luis Suarez who looked like a La Liga storm last season. It was a scary attack line for the opposing defenders.

As well as having two world-class strikers, the Atletico squad as a whole now has some of the best depth in world football.

On the front lines, Los Colchoneros still have a lot of firepowers. Matheus Cunha, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa who are in top form should line up for the starting eleven when they are fit and available.

Atletico also has a range of elite-level options in midfield following the signing of Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese. And in defense, they don't lack quality either.

So overall, Simeone's squad now looks more than capable of claiming the La Liga trophy for the second season in a row.