Tuesday 20 December 2016 20:16, UK
Antoine Griezmann has revealed his desire to play football in America, and the Atletico Madrid forward says "it would be the best" to turn out for David Beckham’s proposed Miami franchise.
Former Manchester United midfielder Beckham, who spent five years at LA Galaxy, announced his intention to bring a Major League Soccer team to South Florida almost three years ago.
But the 41-year-old has found it difficult to secure a suitable site for a proposed new stadium, with plans for two waterfront sites rejected by local politicians, and a possible development next to the home of baseball's Miami Marlins also falling through.
However, Beckham remains optimistic of finding a suitable stadium site and, when he does, Griezmann would like to join him.
"I love the States," Griezmann said in an interview with France Football.
"I want to have an NBA season ticket and go and watch each game with my children.
"I already see myself there. I don't know which city yet, but why not in Beckham's franchise in Miami. It would be the best to play under Beckham."
Griezmann would also like to share a pitch with nine-time Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt, insisting the pair could potentially forge a successful partnership together.
Manchester United fan Bolt told Sky Sports News HQ earlier this month of his desire to become a footballer when he retires from athletics next summer.
Griezmann added: "Play against him, no, but with him, yes!"
"I would like him to play up front with me just behind to knock balls deep for him. I'd leave him all alone with the goalkeeper.
"I saw that he's trained a bit with Dortmund and Manchester United. Speed isn't everything, but he'd be a great striker at Atletico. Usain Bolt would be perfect for our game. Me behind and him up front. The best!"
