Gregory Coupet is calm over his rivalry with fellow Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Leo Franco.
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Atletico Madrid’s veteran goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has no thoughts of retirement.

Coupet is battling with Leo Franco for the No1 position at Atletico and said: “Oh no, I’m here to stay. I’m here to play.

“I have two years on my contract and I intend to play here for two years.”

Goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has revealed his view on French national team boss Raymond Domenech in an interview with France Football, to be published on Tuesday.

Former French national keeper Gregory Coupet launched a tirade against his old boss Raymond Domenech on Monday, comparing his running of Les Bleus to a dictatorship.

Ángel Bernabé has accepted that he may not be given many chances to prove himself this season with Atlético de Madrid, but is delighted to be learning the game from Grégory Coupet and Leo Franco.by Lucas Brown

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Gregory Coupet says he’s happy to share the No1 status with Leo Franco this season.

There’s been suggestions Atletico coach Javier Aguirre will seek to rotate the pair and Coupet said: “I have already said that any decision by the coach would seem good to me. Either way, I’m happy.”

Grégory Coupet has been stunned by the atmosphere in the Vicente Calderón during Atlético de Madrid’s opening two matches and he is relishing the competition to play again.by Lucas Brown

As the pre-season draws to a close and Atletico Madrid look forward to their Champions League clash with Schalke Javier Aguirre appears close to nailing down his first eleven. The only question left is whether it will be Leo Franco or new signing Gregory Coupet between the posts in Germany. by Ewan Macdonald

Gregory Coupét has revealed that he left Lyon to regain some anonymity and that moving to England was his first choice before Atlético de Madrid persuaded him to join them.by Lucas Brown

France goalkeeper Gregory Coupet’s proposed move from Lyon to Atletico Madrid looks to have stalled.