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💣 Antoine Griezmann 'flying to USA' to complete shock MLS move
Mar 23 2026 01:10 · By onefootball.com · 32 Reads
Mere hours after Atletico de Madrid's 3-2 derby defeat against rivals Real Madrid, star man Antoine Griezmann is set to get on a plane and head to the United States.
According to a shock update from The Athletic later on Sunday evening, the French World Cup winner was "authorized" by his LaLiga club to complete a move to Major League Soccer.
Girezmann is set to sign a deal through 2027-28 with Orlando City , including an option to extend. The Florida side is the neighbouring rival of Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi.
– Monday, 23 March 2026
The move arrives after lengthy negotiations between the player and the club. Additional details revealed Griezmann will wear No. 7 for Orlando.
He is set to be the latest European star to make the switch to the USA, following Messi, Thomas Müller to Vancouver Whitecaps, and Son Heung-min to LAFC. Back in 2015, Orlando City also signed a celebrity player of their own in Kaka.
The Frenchman will therefore depart LaLiga as one of the all-time greats. He currently holds the title of Atleti's top goal scorer, with over 200 goals for the club.
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