Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann, has expressed his excitement about his countryman, Kylian Mbappe’s reported switch to Spanish La Liga club, Real Madrid this summer, adding he would be very happy to play derbies against Mbappe.
Griezmann made this disclosure while speaking with Le Monde.
Both players represent the France national team and play crucial roles for Les Bleus, helping them win the FIFA World Cup in 2018.
Mbappe had last week reportedly informed PSG of his decision to leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the season.
He reportedly reached an agreement to sign for Real Madrid in the summer, ending all speculation over his future.
The 25-year-old had been linked with multiple sides including Arsenal, Liverpool among others since announcing his decision to leave France at the end of the season.
Mbappe wanted his future sorted out before March, hence his decision to inform PSG that he intends to leave.
“Mbappé? He’d be very welcome in Spain.
“I’d be very happy to play derbies against him,” Griezmann told Le Monde.
Griezmann and Mbappe are the all-time top-scorers for their respective clubs. Antoine Griezmann has found the net 175 times in 377 appearances for Los Colchoneros, while Kylian Mbappe has 244 goals in just 291 appearances for the reigning French champions.
This season, Griezmann has contributed 18 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances for his side, while his countryman has 32 goals and seven assists in 31 games for PSG.
