“I am very excited to begin this next chapter of my career with Orlando City,” said Antoine Griezmann, confirming his move from Atlético Madrid to Orlando City SC.
Griezmann, 35, has been a pivotal player for Atlético Madrid, where he recorded 13 goals and four assists this season alone. He leaves the club as its all-time leading goalscorer, with an impressive tally of 211 goals over 488 appearances.
Having spent a decade at Atlético Madrid, Griezmann’s departure marks the end of an era. He returned to the club in 2021 after a stint at FC Barcelona and has since solidified his legacy as one of the club’s greats.
His new contract with Orlando City SC runs through the 2027-28 season, with an option for 2028-29, indicating a long-term commitment to Major League Soccer.
Griezmann’s decision to join Orlando City comes after he retired from international football in 2024, finishing with 44 goals in 137 caps and a World Cup title in 2018.
In his own words, Griezmann expressed, “From my first conversations with the club, I could feel a strong ambition and a clear vision for the future, and that really spoke to me.”
Ricardo Moreira, a representative from Orlando City, praised Griezmann, stating, “Antoine is a complete footballer – creative, intelligent, clinical – and he is a proven winner on the biggest stages of the game.”
As Griezmann prepares to join Orlando City as a designated player when the MLS secondary transfer window opens in July, fans eagerly await his debut.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact date of his first match with the team, but anticipation is building in Orlando.