Griezmann replacement found? Atlético Madrid eyeing up Fábio Silva | OneFootball

Antoine Griezmann (34) and Atlético Madrid: For many years, the two were inseparable. But the Frenchman’s time with the Colchoneros seems to be drawing to a close. In just a few weeks, a move to North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) is expected. A potential successor is currently still wearing the jersey of Borussia Dortmund.

However, the striker did not receive his football education in the Spanish capital, but at Real Sociedad San Sebastián. During his stint with the Basque traditional club, Griezmann made his debut in the Primera División. Another 551 appearances would follow. Despite a two-year detour to FC Barcelona, one thing eluded him: winning the Spanish championship.

The Atleti legend, with 481 appearances for the Rojiblancos, celebrated his greatest success in the jersey of the French national team. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Les Bleus claimed the title. In the final against Croatia (4:2), he played the full 90 minutes and converted a handball penalty to make it 2:1 at the time.

Betis also in the race

A player with such renown is hard to replace. One of the candidates to succeed Griezmann is according to fichajes.net Dortmund’s Fábio Silva (23). In La Liga, the Portuguese left a lasting impression when, in the 2024/25 season, he scored ten goals and provided three assists in 25 matches for eventual relegated side UD Las Palmas.

Silva has not been able to replicate such a record at BVB. In 28 competitive matches, the €22-million man scored only twice. He also provided six assists. So far, the striker has not played a single full 90-minute match. This lack of consistency is said to increase the chances of signing the Dortmund player, despite his contract running until 2030, as early as the end of this season. With an estimated market value of €28 million, the one-time international is also affordable for Atlético.

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But the Colchoneros are apparently not the only club from the Primera División who have Silva on their radar. Atlético’s table neighbor, Betis Sevilla, is also considering the player.

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