Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he's close to Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann.

However, he insists he doesn't expect Griezmann to return to Atletico.

Simeone told AS: "I have a very good relationship, a beautiful relationship beyond sports, since my daughters play with their sons. Beyond everything he gave Atlético, I want him to do well at Barcelona, he is an extraordinary player.

"At Barcelona, having seasons without being regular for him, he never falls below twenty goals. They are important numbers and I hope he can consolidate the player who has been in the Eurocup, in the World Cup, in the five years with us ... I do not expect anything other than that he triumphs at Barcelona."