4 reasons why Antoine Griezmann should stay at Atletico Madrid

#2. Playing Under Lionel Messi's Shadow

Atletico Madrid v Barcelona - La Liga — Everyone is under Messi's shadow at Barcelona, could the Frenchman prove different?

One reason why every player will appreciate joining Barcelona is the chance to play with the best player in the world. In fact, the prospect of playing alongside Lionel Messi is enough to lure any player to the Camp Nou.

While playing with the Argentine is a big blessing, it should also be noted that there is a curse attached to it. Griezmann is a fantastic superstar that is capable of winning the Ballon d'Or, but joining Barcelona will not help him to win the prestigious award because of the presence of the playmaker.

It is quite obvious that if the Frenchman decides to join the Blaugrana, he will surely be under Lionel Messi's shadow at the Camp Nou. Many world-class players failed to break free from this curse. The likes of Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, David Villa and Neymar all played under the shadow of the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner. Therefore it will be a better idea for Griezmann to snub Barca's call.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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