US EditionAntoine Griezmann joining MLS club Orlando City from July on a 2-year deal
- Orlando City signed Antoine Griezmann as a Designated Player on Tuesday, with the 35-year-old set to join the club this summer following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The Lions are enduring their worst start since joining Major League Soccer in 2015, having scored only five goals in their first five matches.
- Griezmann brings "a championship mentality that will elevate everyone around him," according to Orlando City General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. The 2018 World Cup winner has recorded 38 assists across 137 international appearances.
- Regarding roster management, Orlando City must address its three current Designated Player spots before Griezmann's arrival. A spokesperson told WESH 2 that salary decisions for Martin Ojeda, Braian Ojeda, or Marco Pasalic will likely occur before summer.
- The striker could debut for the club as soon as July 22 against the San Jose Earthquakes. Griezmann signed a contract through the 2027-28 season, which includes a club option for the 2028-29 campaign.
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Official Announcement: French Legends Messi, Son Heung-min, and Griezmann Arrive in MLS... Joining Orlando in July → First Step Taken for Lee Kang-in’s Move to ATM OSEN = Reporter Ko Seong-hwan Antoine Griezmann, 35, has signed a contract with Orlando City of the Major League Soccer (MLS) after Atletico Madrid signed with them. Date set as Griezmann's successor
French football star Antoine Griezmann, who has played his entire professional career in the Spanish top flight, will join Orlando City in the North American professional league MLS at the end of the season.
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