Overview
- Alemany publicly closed the door on a midseason departure, praising Antoine Griezmann’s form and noting he remains under contract through 2027.
- No agreement was reached with Orlando City despite late‑February talks, and Griezmann’s camp reiterated that discussions did not produce a deal.
- Orlando City holds MLS ‘discovery’ priority for Griezmann, while Inter Miami and CF Montréal have placed him on their lists and Los Angeles FC is also interested.
- Atlético’s upcoming targets — the Copa del Rey final on April 18 against Real Sociedad and Champions League ties with Tottenham — were cited as factors in his decision to stay.
- MLS’s primary transfer window runs through March 26 before reopening July 13–September 2, and Diego Simeone on Sunday welcomed Griezmann’s decision to remain for the run‑in.