Antoine Griezmann: Barcelona transfer approved by Diego SImeone after Europa League win

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Fernando Torres spoke after he lifted the Europa League trophy with Atlético Madrid in his second last game with the club.

The 27-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation all season, with Barcelona expected to make a huge bid for the striker this summer.

Griezmann struck in either half as Madrid captain Gabi rounded off victory with a late effort.

Liverpool supporters are ordering their players to avoid touching the Champions League trophy before their final against Real Madrid.

But nothing could disguise Atletico's vast superiority, as it added to its Europa League trophies from 2010 and 2012.

Simeone, who had to watch from the stands due to a touchline ban, called the victory a reward for his side's hard work and even expressed hope that Griezmann could be convinced to stay.

"Griezmann and Simeone are not going to leave", Cerezo said after appearing on Onda Cero's El Transistor programme. "I've never given him anything for free but he represents everything we're about", the Uruguayan is quoted as saying by Sky Sports. "When I went I didn't think I could and after to I came back and the dreams could be achieved and this has been taught to me by the club and I will always be grateful".

"I hope he has the same career because he deserves it and takes this team where he wants, at least among the top sides in the world".

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"We are not far away in sporting terms from teams who are more powerful than us".

Payet was a key figure in France's run to the Euro 2016 final, although he has not featured for the national team since a 2-1 win over Belarus on October 10.

The game carried on regardless, with Rudi Garcia's side well beaten.

"We missed our chance". "In the second half they raised their level and the best team won".

They had started well and had a great chance to open the scoring inside four minutes, Valere Germain shooting over after being slipped in by Payet.

Goalkeeper Steve Mandanda opted to pass to Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, deep in midfield, rather than clear long.

Things got worse for them when playmaker Dimitri Payet left the field injured in floods of tears in the 32nd minute.

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