Antoine Griezmann Completes Summer Move To Orlando City From Atlético Madrid

Antoine Griezmann has reached an agreement with Orlando City and is poised to join the MLS team from Atletico Madrid when the summer transfer window opens.

Orlando City has officially announced the signing of French forward Antoine Griezmann on a Designated Player contract, representing a significant enhancement for the Major League Soccer team.

Griezmann, 35, has reached an agreement on a two-year contract that will extend through the 2027 to 2028 season, with the club retaining an option for the 2028 to 2029 campaign. The transfer is contingent upon the French international successfully completing a medical examination, obtaining his international transfer certificate, and acquiring a P1 visa.

The ex-Atlético Madrid star will finish the ongoing season with the Spanish club before joining Orlando City when the summer transfer window begins on July 13.

“I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my career with Orlando City,” Griezmann stated.

“During my initial discussions with the Club, I sensed a powerful ambition and a distinct vision for the future, which resonated with me deeply. I am excited to make Orlando my new home, connect with the supporters, experience the energy at Inter&Co Stadium, and dedicate myself fully to helping the team accomplish remarkable achievements.

Griezmann touches down in the United States following an illustrious club career, during which he has netted 298 goals and provided 132 assists across 792 professional appearances for Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Sociedad.

He has achieved numerous accolades at the club level, such as the 2017 to 2018 UEFA Europa League, the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, and the 2014 Spanish Supercopa with Atlético Madrid. He lifted the Copa del Rey in 2020 to 2021 with Barcelona and secured the LaLiga 2 title in 2009 to 2010 with Real Sociedad.

This season, he has achieved 13 goals and 4 assists in all competitions for Atlético.

“The arrival of Antoine in Orlando marks a significant milestone not just for our club, but also for our city, our supporters, and for Major League Soccer,” stated Orlando City owner and chairman Mark Wilf.

“He stands out as one of the most talented, successful, and impactful players of his generation, and his choice to join Orlando City embodies the mission and culture of our club.” We are dedicated to consistently assembling a championship-caliber roster each year, and the addition of a world-class player like Antoine strengthens that commitment and our confidence in the club’s potential.

Griezmann has garnered numerous individual accolades, such as LaLiga Player of the Year for the 2015 to 2016 season, the Onze d’Or in 2014 to 2015, and the Onze de Bronze in 2016 to 2017. He secured third place in Ballon d’Or voting in both 2016 and 2018 and has been selected for the LaLiga Team of the Season on four occasions.

He was instrumental in France’s victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and their second-place finish in 2022. He received the Bronze Ball and Silver Boot awards during the 2018 tournament and was recognized as Man of the Match in the final. He played a crucial role in helping France clinch the 2020 to 2021 UEFA Nations League title.

In 2024, Griezmann concluded his international football career, having netted 44 goals and contributed 38 assists across 137 appearances, making him the fourth-highest scorer for France.

“Antoine is a well-rounded footballer — imaginative, insightful, precise — and he has demonstrated his ability to succeed on the grandest stages of the sport,” stated Orlando City general manager and sporting director Ricardo Moreira.

“In addition to his exceptional talent, he offers leadership, an unwavering drive, and a championship mindset that will uplift those around him. We are excited to announce the signing of Antoine for our club and ownership group, and we warmly welcome him and his family to Orlando. Antoine Griezmann has reached an agreement with Orlando City and is poised to join the MLS team from Atletico Madrid when the summer transfer window opens.

Orlando City has officially announced the signing of French forward Antoine Griezmann on a Designated Player contract, representing a significant enhancement for the Major League Soccer team.

Griezmann, 35, has reached an agreement on a two-year contract that will extend through the 2027 to 2028 season, with the club retaining an option for the 2028 to 2029 campaign. The transfer is contingent upon the French international successfully completing a medical examination, obtaining his international transfer certificate, and acquiring a P1 visa.

The ex-Atlético Madrid star will finish the ongoing season with the Spanish club before joining Orlando City when the summer transfer window begins on July 13.

“I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my career with Orlando City,” Griezmann stated.

“During my initial discussions with the Club, I sensed a powerful ambition and a distinct vision for the future, which resonated with me deeply. I am excited to make Orlando my new home, connect with the supporters, experience the energy at Inter&Co Stadium, and dedicate myself fully to helping the team accomplish remarkable achievements.

Griezmann touches down in the United States following an illustrious club career, during which he has netted 298 goals and provided 132 assists across 792 professional appearances for Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Sociedad.

He has achieved numerous accolades at the club level, such as the 2017 to 2018 UEFA Europa League, the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, and the 2014 Spanish Supercopa with Atlético Madrid. He lifted the Copa del Rey in 2020 to 2021 with Barcelona and secured the LaLiga 2 title in 2009 to 2010 with Real Sociedad.

This season, he has achieved 13 goals and 4 assists in all competitions for Atlético.

“The arrival of Antoine in Orlando marks a significant milestone not just for our club, but also for our city, our supporters, and for Major League Soccer,” stated Orlando City owner and chairman Mark Wilf.

“He stands out as one of the most talented, successful, and impactful players of his generation, and his choice to join Orlando City embodies the mission and culture of our club.” We are dedicated to consistently assembling a championship-caliber roster each year, and the addition of a world-class player like Antoine strengthens that commitment and our confidence in the club’s potential.

Griezmann has garnered numerous individual accolades, such as LaLiga Player of the Year for the 2015 to 2016 season, the Onze d’Or in 2014 to 2015, and the Onze de Bronze in 2016 to 2017. He secured third place in Ballon d’Or voting in both 2016 and 2018 and has been selected for the LaLiga Team of the Season on four occasions.

He was instrumental in France’s victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and their second-place finish in 2022. He received the Bronze Ball and Silver Boot awards during the 2018 tournament and was recognized as Man of the Match in the final. He played a crucial role in helping France clinch the 2020 to 2021 UEFA Nations League title.

In 2024, Griezmann concluded his international football career, having netted 44 goals and contributed 38 assists across 137 appearances, making him the fourth-highest scorer for France.

“Antoine is a well-rounded footballer — imaginative, insightful, precise — and he has demonstrated his ability to succeed on the grandest stages of the sport,” stated Orlando City general manager and sporting director Ricardo Moreira.

“In addition to his exceptional talent, he offers leadership, an unwavering drive, and a championship mindset that will uplift those around him. We are excited to announce the signing of Antoine for our club and ownership group, and we warmly welcome him and his family to Orlando.