Atletico Madrid Wants Frenchman to continue at club

As they did last summer, Miguel Angel Gil Marin made it clear that Atletico Madrid will again make an effort to keep Antoine Griezmann at the club, whilst admitting it's difficult to keep hold of both the Frenchman and Diego Costa.

Until July 1, 2018, Griezmann's buy out clause remains at 200 million euros, with Barcelona allegedly circling.

"I know Diego [Costa] well and I know that Atletico is his place in the world," Gil Marin said to 'Mega' at the LaLiga Promises International Tournament.

"It's been a blessing for both of us that we have him for two more seasons.

"As we continue to grow this relationship of complete symbiosis, the two sides win."

On keeping Griezmann, Gil Marin was more guarded.

"I can't tell you what will happen because it doesn't depend on us," he continued.

"Last summer we made an effort far beyond the real possibilities of Atletico for him to stay.

"We will do the same thing again next summer because it took us a lot to get these two players together."

Griezmann clause: 'Until July 1, 200 million euros'

On a possible summer departure for the French striker, Gil Marin's stance was admirable.

"Atletico don't want to sell him now or in the summer," he noted.

"For us he is a very important player who has grown a lot with us.

"I would love for him to continue with us but it's out of our hands."