Antoine Griezmann has extended his stay at Atletico Madrid to 2023 after signing a five-year deal.

Griezmann has committed his future at Atletico Madrid with a five-year deal a few days after playing down any interest from Barcelona and making it clear that he will love to stay at his present club.

Atletico fought hard to keep the French international who has been sought after by Manchester United, and Barcelona.

Griezmann was offered £17.5m to stay and the promise of a £100m improvement of the squad to compete for next season’s top titles.

Thomas Lemar is set to be the first of those arrivals, with Atletico, confirming they have agreed terms with the player and the deal is now only subject to him passing a medical and finalising terms with Monaco.

The two clubs had reportedly reached a preliminary agreement over Thomas Lemar last week.

Griezmann, currently with the France squad at the 2018 World Cup, has now demonstrated his commitment to Atletico by adding another year to his contract after meeting with the club’s chief executive, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, in Russia.

Griezmann has been excited by the project Atletico and manager Diego Simeone have built since 2011. Under Simeone, Atletico has won a La Liga title, Copa del Rey, two Europa League trophies and a UEFA Super Cup.

Greizmann scored in France’s opening game of the tournament, a 2-1 win over Australia.

His team-mate for club and country, Lucas Hernandez, also penned a new deal until 2024 after the meeting.

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