Griezmann scored two of Atletico Madrid's three goals in the Europa League final. The brilliance of the Frenchman in the final game made himself his first ever major trophy with the Spanish capital team.
Praising the important role of the French striker, who is rumored to leave from Atletico Madrid next summer, Simeone also expressed his hope that Griezmann would survive. The Argentine coach looked at the possibility of Atletico won the trophy again early next season.
"Griezmann today confirmed what he can do year after year, he is decisive in the most important moments of the game, I hope he is happy to play with us," Simeone said as quoted by Reuters.
"He played in three final games with us and managed to win two of them Now we are in the European Super Cup so he can play in four final matches with us So for the sport level we are not too far from the clubs that have more power than us, "continued the Atletico Madrid coach.
Griezmann has been Atletico Madrid's leading scorer in every season since joining from Real Sociedad in 2014. Griezmann has also been the most prominent player before the Europa League final, where speculation says he will end his four years together at Atletico Madrid by joining Barcelona .
"It's a decision he will take, whatever he decides, I will be happy because he gave his life to us, and if he survives, I will be very happy and if he leaves I will be grateful for everything he has done with us. Simeone.
"He has given a lot of things, he gave a quality leap as a team and if he survives, we will continue to grow as we are destined to continue to grow," continued the Atletico Madrid coach.
