'Society needs people like you' - Diego Simeone tells Antoine Griezmann he 'loves' him in emotional speech as Atletico Madrid hero prepares for MLS adventure (original) (raw)

The 35-year-old leaves an incredible legacy, having amassed 489 appearances, 211 goals and 97 assists for Atletico. Addressing his monumental departure, the manager said: "Thank you for all your work, all your humility. You are an admirable person for today's youth, for a society that needs people like you. Thank you for everything you gave us, everything you give us, and everything I will insist you continue to give us. Thank you for your commitment, for how you always behaved as a professional, as a person, knowing how to differentiate that beautiful relationship we have as a family and not cross that difficult line between coach and friend/player. I consider you a player and then a friend."