Antoine Griezmann will grow to be the most recent worldwide star to take his skills to MLS.
Griezmann has signed with Orlando Metropolis by means of the 2027-28 marketing campaign, the Jap Convention membership introduced Tuesday. The French worldwide will formally make the transfer in July 2026, becoming a member of the Lions as a Designated Participant.
His contract may also embrace an possibility for the 2028-29 season as properly.
“I’m very excited to start this subsequent chapter of my profession with Orlando Metropolis,” mentioned Griezmann. “From my first conversations with the Membership, I might really feel a powerful ambition and a transparent imaginative and prescient for the long run, and that actually spoke to me. I stay up for making Orlando my new residence, assembly the supporters, feeling the vitality at Inter&Co Stadium, and giving all the pieces I’ve to assist the crew obtain nice issues.”
Griezmann at present stays a key a part of the Atletico Madrid squad in Spain. The 35-year-old has logged 13 objectives and 4 assists throughout all competitions in Diego Simeone’s squad.
In complete, Griezmann has tallied 298 objectives and 132 assists throughout 792 skilled appearances with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Actual Sociedad. His membership achievements embrace successful the 2017-18 UEFA Europa League, the 2018 UEFA Tremendous Cup and the 2014 Spanish SuperCup, and the 2020-21 Copa del Rey.
On the worldwide degree, Griezmann is a former central determine for the French nationwide crew. He helped lead Les Blues carry the 2018 FIFA World Cup in addition to win the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League title. His 44 worldwide objectives are ranked because the fourth-most in French nationwide crew historical past whereas has additionally contributed 38 assists throughout 137 caps.
Orlando Metropolis most just lately suffered a 5-0 hammering by the hands of Nashville SC, dropping them to 1-4-0 in MLS play this season. The Lions additionally parted methods with longtime head coach Oscar Pareja earlier this 12 months.