Diego Simeone hopes Atletico Madrid can show Antoine Griezmann why he should remain in the capital.

The Frenchman, who has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester United, had inconsistent first half of the season but has been lights out since Diego Costa was eligible to play. Since January 6, Griezmann has bagged 14 goals.

"This year has been irregular because he didn't have the consistency he found from December onwards in the first phase," the Atleti boss told a news conference on Wednesday.

"The player is much better day-to-day, the numbers speak for themselves, they're amazing. I've no doubt Costa's arrival and the growth of the team freed him. Griezmann needs the team to have the ball.

"We want the best for Griezmann. I hope we can make him see that the team will continue to grow. The greatest thing for a footballer is to see that things are growing and that they're real, not just words.

"We're fighting with Barca, we have the chance of the Europa League final... good things have happened every year.

"We have to give him all the tools so that he's inclined to continue improving here, when he has to decide."