Griezmann completes summer transfer to Orlando City from Atlético Madrid
Baku, March 24, AZERTAC
Orlando City announced on Tuesday the signing of French World Cup-winning forward Antoine Griezmann to a Designated Player contract, according to ESPN.
Griezmann, 35, has signed a two-year deal, good through the 2027-28 season, with a club option for the 2028-29 campaign.
The deal is contingent on France international passing a medical, receiving his International Transfer Certificate as well as a P-1 visa.
Orlando City announced on Tuesday the signing of French World Cup-winning forward Antoine Griezmann to a Designated Player contract.
Griezmann, 35, has signed a two-year deal, good through the 2027-28 season, with a club option for the 2028-29 campaign.
The deal is contingent on France international passing a medical, receiving his International Transfer Certificate as well as a P-1 visa.
At international level, Griezmann was a driving force in helping France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup title and finish as runners-up in 2022.
Griezmann earned the Bronze Ball and Silver Boot awards at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, along with Man of the Match honors in the final. He also helped Les Bleus win the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League title.
Griezmann announced his retirement from international play in 2024, finishing with 44 goals -- the fourth-most in French national team history -- along with 38 assists across 137 appearances.
"Antoine is a complete footballer -- creative, intelligent, clinical -- and he is a proven winner on the biggest stages of the game," Orlando City GM and sporting director Ricardo Moreira said.
"Beyond his talent, he brings leadership, a relentless drive and a championship mentality that will elevate everyone around him. This is a statement signing for our club and ownership group, and we are thrilled to welcome Antoine and his family to Orlando."
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