Antoine Griezmann played his last home game for Atlético Madrid, a 1-0 win over Girona, and received a tribute from the club.

What happened?

Griezmann apologized to fans for his Barcelona stint, saying he didn't realize how much love he had at Atlético.

He joined Atlético in 2014 and starred for them until joining Barcelona in 2019, returning two years later.

Why it matters for Antoine Griezmann

The forward is Atlético's all-time leading goalscorer and fourth-highest appearance maker, winning the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and Spanish Supercopa.

Griezmann finished third in the Men's Ballon d'Or rankings in 2016 and 2018, when he won the World Cup with France.

What comes next?

Griezmann will join Orlando City in MLS this summer, and goalkeeper Jan Oblak believes he still has a lot of years left.

Diego Simeone described Griezmann as possibly the best player they've had, and Griezmann praised Simeone for the excitement in the stadium.

Griezmann stated that the love he felt at Atlético is worth more than winning the Champions League or LaLiga.

He will carry this love with him for the rest of his life, and Atlético legends like Fernando Torres and Diego Godín were present to pay tribute.

The ceremony on the pitch after the full-time whistle was a testament to Griezmann's impact on the club, and he thanked everyone for staying behind.

And so, Griezmann's time at Atlético Madrid comes to an end, but his legacy will live on.

But the forward is already looking forward to his new adventure in the United States.

So, what's next for Antoine Griezmann? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - he will always be remembered as an Atlético Madrid legend.