Antoine Griezmann bid farewell to the Wanda Metropolitano faithful on Sunday, declaring that the affection he has received from Atletico Madrid supporters is worth more to him than winning the Champions League or LaLiga.

The emotional send-off came after Atletico's 1-0 victory over Girona in what was Griezmann's final home appearance for the club.

Speaking after the match, the French forward reflected on what his time in Madrid has meant to him — expressing a bond with the fans that he placed above the sport's most coveted prizes.

The love here is worth more than the Champions League or LaLiga.

Griezmann also took the opportunity to apologise for his controversial spell at Barcelona, acknowledging the difficult circumstances surrounding his departure from Atletico and subsequent move to Camp Nou — a transfer that tested the patience of the fans he now calls his own.

The winger-turned-striker has become one of the club's most beloved figures across two stints at the club, cementing a legacy that stretches well beyond the statistics on the pitch.