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Orlando City in Talks to Sign Antoine Griezmann From Atletico Madrid

Orlando City and Atlético Madrid discuss a transfer for Griezmann, with his World Cup participation causing timing uncertainty, despite his MLS interest and contract until 2027.

  • A source told AFP on Monday that Orlando City is in talks to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atlético Madrid, with no deal agreed yet.
  • Given his contract situation after extending last year, Antoine Griezmann has repeatedly said finishing his career in MLS is an objective despite Atlético Madrid holding his rights.
  • Career totals underline his profile as Griezmann has scored 210 goals for Atlético Madrid and made 137 appearances for France, with 12 goals this season.
  • With the season already started and the window open, MLS transfer window offers until late March for Griezmann's camp to decide on his move amid World Cup timing.
  • Against the backdrop of the World Cup this summer in North America, Orlando City SC owns Griezmann’s discovery rights, potentially influencing MLS’s international profile.
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French striker Antoine Griezmann is reportedly leaving Atletico Madrid and Jan Oblak. The French news agency AFP is reporting that the player is in talks to join Orlando City in the MLS.

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Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source

French World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is in talks to join Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source close to the talks told AFP Monday.

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Fox Sports broke the news in United States on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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