Griezmann Near MLS Move
French forward Antoine Griezmann, the Atletico Madrid striker, has reached a verbal agreement to move to the United States’ MLS this summer, joining Lionel Messi, whose MLS arrival has already made headlines.
According to the Spanish daily AS, Atletico Madrid's board and Griezmann agreed that the forward deserves a grand farewell, noting that the club's all-time top scorer and the fourth-most-capped player cannot depart in an unceremonious fashion.
Both sides see the current pause as the right moment for the player to finalize terms with Orlando City.
Griezmann will travel to the United States during the international break to seal contract details with Orlando City ahead of a planned summer move, pursuing a dream of finishing his career in MLS.
He aims to stay fully focused on Atlético Madrid through the remainder of the season, as his side prepares for tough Champions League duty against Barcelona and the Copa del Rey final versus Real Sociedad after the break.
Orlando City supporters are eager for the arrival, expecting Griezmann to be a marquee figure for the MLS club given his World Cup pedigree and Atletico Madrid legacy, joining once his current season ends with his present club.
Griezmann will take a few days off after the season concludes before heading to the United States at the age of 35.
Also read: Why did Griezmann retire from international football?
If the move materializes, MLS fans will welcome a global star, while Atlético Madrid plans to finish the season strong; either way, football fans should brace for a blockbuster summer.
In Orlando, tickets are already flying off shelves as rumors swirl about a blockbuster collaboration with Messi.
Meanwhile, Atlético supporters will hope their side keeps advancing in Europe this season.
Sniper punchline 1: Griezmann’s transfer is so smooth even the rumor mill asks for a replay. Sniper punchline 2: With Messi in town, MLS might need bigger stadiums just for the highlights.
