The low-cost option of Atlético Madrid to replace Griezmann

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Atlético Madrid could be forced to alter their planning for the upcoming transfer market if Antoine Griezmann decides to leave in the summer. While the club's priority is to strengthen the defense, the potential departure of the French forward would lead the board to explore attacking options. In this scenario, Jean-Philippe Mateta, current top scorer for Crystal Palace, emerges as an affordable alternative for the Colchoneros.

For some time, Griezmann has been linked to a possible move to MLS, with Los Angeles FC being the most likely destination. The Californian team already has Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud, former teammates of the striker in the French national team, which could facilitate his arrival. At Atlético, they will not stand in the way if the player decides to embark on a new adventure, although his departure would leave a difficult void to fill in Diego Simeone's scheme.

Mateta, on Atlético Madrid's Radar

While Julián Álvarez has been identified as the main bet to replace Griezmann, the Madrid club would also seek to add another piece in attack to complement Alexander Sorloth and Ángel Correa. In this context, Mateta emerges as a viable option. The Franco-Congolese forward has shown significant progress under Oliver Glasner's direction, and his performance in the Premier League has made him an interesting alternative to reinforce the red-and-white attack.

With 10 goals in 24 matches this season and a record of 19 goals in the previous season, Mateta has solidified his scoring ability in England. His profile would fit into Atlético's structure, which would need to secure offensive guarantees in case they lose their all-time leading scorer. The final decision on Griezmann's future will be made in the coming months, greatly influencing the team's transfer strategy for the next summer.

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