Antoine Griezmann flying to Orlando to complete summer MLS transfer: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Antoine Griezmann, Atlético Madrid star and French World Cup winner, is set to join Orlando City in Major League Soccer this summer, signing through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29, and will wear the No. 7 shirt.
- The move concludes weeks of negotiations, with Griezmann staying at Atlético Madrid initially to pursue Copa del Rey and Champions League titles before committing to MLS.
- Griezmann, Atlético's all-time leading scorer with over 200 goals, brings extensive international experience, including a 2018 World Cup win with France, and will be a key figure in Orlando City's rebuilding efforts amid a challenging start to their MLS season.
- Orlando City, owned by the Wilf family and known for signing high-profile players like Kaká and Nani, aims to boost its performance with Griezmann joining a young squad that has struggled early this season.
- Griezmann's arrival places him among MLS's elite players such as Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min, potentially making him one of the league's most dangerous strikers.
