Atletico won their playoff 7-4 on aggregate after Tuesday's 4-1 win at the Metropolitano.
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However, the match was played in the shadow of reports Griezmann is on the brink of signing for Orlando City.
It's been suggested Orlando are insisting the Frenchman be available for start of the MLS season next month.
Simeone said: "I'm not going to speak for him. I love him very much.
"I've already told him what I think. He should always choose what's best for him. He's in a place where he deserves to choose what he wants to do."