Antoine Griezmann is poised to start a new career in the glorious career with Atlético Madrid, the forward announcing a transfer to the Major League Soccer club of Orlando City this summer. The French superstar, aged 35, has signed a contract which will last between July and the final season of 202728, and may be renewed after the latter. The sale will signify the culmination of a spectacular career in European football of one of the most renowned strikers in France.
Griezmann said he was excited about the transfer, referencing both the ambition and long-term vision of his new team as some of the motivators of the choice. The winner of the World Cup in 2018, heavily involved in the France 2018 victory and their final in 2022, retired from international football in 2024, having scored 44 goals in 137 games. His coming will be a milestone in the development of Orlando City in its quest to establish itself in MLS.
Antoine Griezmann’s Atlético legacy is still unfinished
Although he made it known that he will switch to another club after the season, Griezmann made it clear that he is fully focused on Atlético Madrid until the end of the season. The forward is the all-time top goalscorer in the history of the club with 211 goals and has been a key figure throughout his 10 years with the Spanish outfit. His legacy in Madrid is already well-established with 488 appearances, the fourth-most in the history of the club.
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Even this season, where manager Diego Simeone has thoroughly controlled the minutes, Antoine Griezmann has not let him down, registering 13 goals in all events. His efforts may be crucial with Atlético pursuing a silver on three fronts, such as a Copa del Rey final in a month and a difficult quarter-final match of the Champions League against Barcelona.
During his tenure, Antoine Griezmann has been very successful at Atlético, winning the Spanish Super Cup in 2014, the Europa League in 2018, and the UEFA Super Cup the same year. He has also been involved with Real Sociedad and Barcelona, which further illustrates his experience at the top.
As yet, though, Antoine Griezmann is not prepared to take leave. He was keen to point out that he has months left to give it all to Atlético and hopes that she will finish his tenure with more silverware. Although the transfer to Orlando marks a new chapter, the Frenchman still has the task of completing his Atlético career with the fire and fury that has characterised his career.
