Griezmann Set For Orlando City Switch In 2026
Sports Updated: 24 March 2026 17:24 EAT
Atletico Madrid French forward Antoine Griezman
French forward Antoine Griezmann is set to join Orlando City SC in a major transfer scheduled for July 2026, marking the end of his long association with Atlético Madrid.
The agreement between the player and the Major League Soccer side has been reached in principle, with reports indicating that the move will be completed once the current European season concludes.
Griezmann is expected to sign a two-year contract with the option for an additional year, joining Orlando as a designated player in line with MLS regulations on high-profile signings.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Orlando City made the 2018 World Cup winner their top transfer priority, with club officials conducting multiple rounds of talks in Madrid to secure the deal.
The forward is understood to have already travelled to the United States in recent weeks to finalize personal terms and review arrangements ahead of the move.
Atlético Madrid are believed to have sanctioned the transfer on the condition that Griezmann remains with the club until the end of the ongoing campaign to support their domestic and European ambitions.
The departure will see Griezmann leave Atlético as one of the club’s most influential players, having cemented his legacy as their all-time leading scorer during a successful spell in Spain.
The move to MLS has long been anticipated, with the player previously expressing interest in playing in the United States before the conclusion of his professional career.
An official announcement from both clubs is expected in the coming months, with final documentation and formal unveiling procedures set to be completed closer to the summer transfer window.
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