Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he understands why Atletico Madrid fans would be frustrated at his recent silence on whether he would stay at the club next season.
The Frenchman refused to speak on his future earlier this month amid speculation that he would join La Liga rivals Barcelona this summer.
The 27-year-old has now renewed his contract with Los Rojiblancos, and believes that any irritation from fans over the recent uncertainty is "logical".
"I understand that some fans might have been irritated by the uncertainty," he told reporters on Tuesday.
"It is logical, but I can only have words of gratitude for our supporters, as they always support me and I try to give them back all the love by giving everything on the pitch. There's nothing that excites me more than listening to you singing my name in the Wanda Metropolitano, it's amazing.
"Since I arrived, the club has grown a lot. We have inaugurated a spectacular, impressive stadium that has allowed us to continue growing. I love the project we are building, with great players. I appreciate the great effort the club is making and [the president] Miguel Angel Gil told me about his ideas for next season. I was very excited, [as] the project is incredible."
Griezmann's new contract will expire in 2023.
Matthew Jones
