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Kylian Mbappé breaks the silence after the announcement of Griezmann in the French team
Late Monday morning, Antoine Griezmann announced his farewell to the France team, news which quickly caused Kylian Mbappé, his long-time teammate with the Blues, to react.

In 2018, Antoine Griezmann had already made a big splash with a documentary where he revealed his decision to stay at Atlético de Madrid, despite the advances of FC Barcelona. This video, produced by a company belonging to Gerard Piqué, had attracted numerous criticisms, in particular for the clumsy way in which he had orchestrated his choice. At the time, even at Barça, certain players, including Lionel Messi, had badly perceived this staging. When Griezmann finally joined Barcelona in 2019, his relationship with Messi was never great.

Six years later, the native of Mâcon made another major decision, but this time with more sobriety. In the greatest secrecy, only his sister Maud and his wife knew of his departure from the French team. The Atlético striker surprised everyone by announcing the end of his international career after 137 caps, 44 goals and 38 assists. A few hours after this statement, several media outlets reported that Griezmann had contacted Didier Deschamps to inform him personally. The Blues coach and his staff were shocked by this news.

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Mbappé reacts to Griezmann’s retirement
Didier Deschamps greeted one of his emblematic players: “Obviously, it is with great emotion that I note his international retirement. It has often been said that Antoine is my favorite. We had indeed established a very strong relationship, which will remain intact. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, my Grizou. »

Griezmann’s teammates in the selection were also taken by surprise, starting with Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the Blues. Vice-captain of the team for a little over a year, Griezmann had an important place in the group. On his Instagram account, Mbappé paid a vibrant tribute: “An exceptional player who ends his career with the France team. One of the most important players of the modern era in our selection. Thank you for the unforgettable memories you gave us. You carried this team for years and led it to the top with numerous titles. Some may think it’s too early, but I understand and respect your decision. Wearing this jersey always demands more, without sometimes receiving the deserved recognition. You will forever remain in the history of the France team. I will never forget the honor and pleasure I had playing alongside you. Have a good trip my friend and THANK YOU.