After stumbling across our article on the strangest superstitions and pre-match rituals in football this week, we just had to remind you why Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann wears a long sleeved jersey.
Griezmann once explained in an interview why former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is the only reason he wears a long sleeved jersey on the pitch.
You never see him wearing short sleeves, do you?
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The French international spoke about his idol on television as a child, and how the man himself made such a big impact on his career.
In the interview, Griezmann revisited childhood memories and explained the reason behind wearing the number 7 shirt and a long sleeved jersey:
"I liked him (David Beckham) a lot. He was my idol. That's why I wear a long-sleeved jersey and wear the No7."
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Griezmann has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent years and now that his friend and international teammate Paul Pogba is at the club, a move to the Premier League in the coming months may be a viable option.
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Whether Griezmann will play for Manchester United in the future is up for discussion, but it seems Barcelona might be his most likely destination if you look at the daily transfer rumours.
Thoughts on the Griezmann to Barcelona links?
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