Overview
- Sporting director Mateu Alemany told Movistar that Antoine Griezmann "will continue" with Atletico, effectively ending talk of an immediate MLS move.
- Orlando City holds the forward’s MLS discovery rights and had pursued a deal before the league’s March 26 primary registration deadline.
- Reporting indicates Orlando and intermediaries are now exploring a free transfer in the summer window.
- Griezmann is under contract with Atletico through June 2027, meaning any early departure typically requires club approval or a fee.
- Atletico kept their all-time leading scorer for the Copa del Rey final and ongoing Champions League campaign, with Diego Simeone continuing to rotate his minutes.