Antoine Griezmann is set to end all speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United by agreeing a new contract with Atletico Madrid.
Various Spanish outlets, including AS and Marca, claim that France international has agreed to a one-year extension on his current deal.
The fresh deal, which will tie him to the club until 2022, will see his wages significantly improve.
It comes after Griezmann made a U-turn on his desire to leave the club.
Following the conclusion of the season the 25-year-old offered clear indications he saw his future elsewhere.
‘I’m ready to go,’ he said. ‘Winning titles, that’s what I’m going to look for this summer when deciding my future.’
When asked about Manchester United at one stage he said there was a six out of 10 chance he would move to Old Trafford.
Antoine Griezmann stats and facts
36 La Liga appearances in 2016/17
16 goals
8 assists
78% pass completion
59% shot accuracy
0 major trophies
Personal awards: 2016 La Liga best player, Euro 2016 golden boot, Euro 2016 player of the tournament, 2016 French Player of the Year
But then Atletico failed to overturn a transfer ban which means they are unable to sign any new players this summer.
Out of loyalty Griezmann felt he must remain, explaining: ‘It would be a bad move to go now.’
Just yesterday an Instagram post from the attacker reaffirmed that stance.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVNkyRiAqKw/?taken-by=antogriezmann
It’s unclear if the new deal means there is any change to his release clause, which had been at £86million.
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