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Griezmann, who had joined Barca from Atletico in a 120 million
euros ($141.94 million) transfer in 2019, re-signed on a loan
deal after it became clear the Catalans needed to get him off
their wage bill for the season.
The Frenchman knows he will have to win over the Atleti
supporters again, but said he was ready to prove his worth.
"I'll give everything for the fans, whether they're at the
ground or watching on TV. I want them to know that I'll try and
make them proud," Griezmann said.
"We had a great relationship and it's something I want to have
again. I know that's down to me, and I'll give my all to ensure
that happens - it's actions rather than words."
Atletico, along with city rivals Real Madrid, face a race
against time to see if their South American contingents will
arrive back and be ready to play come Sunday.
Real host Celta Vigo at 2000 local time, while Atleti's trip to
Espanyol kicks off at 1400.
The two Madrid sides have several players who have been involved
in the extended CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying international
window, with a number of them only returning to Spanish soil on
Friday.
Barcelona versus Sevilla and Villarreal against Alaves were
postponed following Spanish government intervention after the
Spanish FA (RFEF) had refused the request.
Given European commitments on Tuesday, the games could not be
moved to Sunday and will be played later in the season.
($1 = 0.8455 euros)
(Reporting by Joseph Walker; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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