The striker is shortlisted
alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Griezmann enjoyed a steller
2015-16 campaign, scoring seven goals in 13 games to help Atletico reach the
Champions League final.
Atletico Madrid and France
star Antoine Griezmann says he deserves to win UEFA’s Best Player in Europe
award.
The 25-year-old forward
also scooped the golden boot as his six goals fired France to the Euro 2016
final on home soil.
And Griezmann feels his
stellar efforts in front of goal make him more than worthy of scooping the
lucrative individual gong.
“I am proud to be a
finalist, that means I am on the right track and have to continue that way,”
Griezmann told 24sata.
“I don’t want to sound
arrogant, but I deserve this award because I’ve had a great season with both
club and the national team.
“It has been unforgettable
season, first in the Champions League with Atleti, then Euros with France.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t
win a trophy and it was a blow for us, as well for our fans.”
Griezmann faces stiff
competition for the award, though, with Ronaldo the current favourite having
helped Real Madrid and Portugal claim Champions League and Euro 2016 glory
respectively.
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