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Griezmann Puts Orlando City Move on Hold as Atlético Focus on Copa del Rey Final

Orlando's offer reportedly expires with MLS's March 26 window, creating a narrow timeline for any switch.

Overview

  • ESPN reports the forward has paused a potential MLS transfer after Atlético advanced to the April 18 Copa del Rey final.
  • Sources say Orlando City's proposal is valid only for the current window, with no guarantee it would be available in the summer.
  • Diego Simeone has urged him to stay to play in the final, praising his influence as Atlético’s all-time leading scorer with 210 goals.
  • Director of football Mateu Alemany says Griezmann is under contract through 2027 and remains focused on upcoming competitions.
  • Reporting differs on how advanced talks are, with The Athletic indicating an exit before summer is unlikely and no formal club-to-club negotiations have taken place.