Renewed contract extension between Payet and Marseille sees him continuing to play for his hometown club.

French striker Antoine Griezmann has signed a new three-year deal with the French club, Marseille, following renewed talks with the Spanish club. The 27-year-old has been on the move this summer, signing for Lyon in January after a disappointing campaign at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He had previously played for Real Madrid, but was released by the Spanish giants in June.

In a statement issued by the club, Griezmann thanked Marseille for their support during his time in France and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue playing for his country. "I'm very happy about my contract renewal," he said. "It's something that I've always wanted to do and it's a great feeling."

The extension is set to run until the end of the season, which means that Griezmann will be available for all of the remaining matches of the current season. However, he will not have the full-time role he currently has as he continues to work towards improving his game and becoming more consistent.

Marseille president Jean-Michel Aulas praised Griezmann's commitment to the club and the importance of his contributions to the team. "Antoine has proven himself throughout his career, both in Europe and in the Premier League," Aulas said. "He has made significant contributions to our team and we wish him every success moving forward."

Griezmann's move to Marseille is just one example of how clubs across Europe are looking to strengthen their squad. Many teams are now focusing on developing young talent and bringing in players who can contribute to their team without being too dominant in the final third. This trend has led to a number of top-performing young players joining European clubs, such as Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain and Luka Modric from Barcelona.

While the transfer market may be crowded with talented young players, many clubs are still focused on building strong squads that can compete at the highest level. This could mean that players like Griezmann are not only important to the team but also crucial for their own development.

Overall, the renewal of Antoine Griezmann's contract with Marseille is a positive sign for the French club. It shows that they are committed to giving Griezmann the best possible chance to succeed, and that they value his contribution to the team. As he continues to develop and improve, Griezmann is sure to become one of the most valuable players in the world.