Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is set to depart the club at the season’s end to join Major League Soccer team Orlando City. Reports from Spanish sports outlets indicate that Griezmann has been given permission to travel to the United States during the current international break to finalize his move to Orlando City. Club sources have confirmed this development, stating that Griezmann has been allowed to engage in discussions about his future during his time off.
Speculation had arisen earlier that Griezmann might leave Atletico in February when the MLS transfer window was open. However, the 35-year-old’s impressive performance, coupled with Atletico’s presence in the Champions League and their advancement to the Copa del Rey final, influenced his decision to stay until the conclusion of the ongoing campaign.
Antoine Griezmann holds the record as Atletico’s top goal scorer with 211 goals and stands fourth in the club’s history for appearances, having played 488 matches over a decade. Beginning his senior club career at Real Sociedad in 2009, Griezmann, born in Mâcon, France, secured the Segunda División title in his debut season. He later joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 for a club-record fee of €30 million, achieving success with them in various competitions.
