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Orlando City Signs Antoine Griezmann to July 2026 Designated Player Deal

The deal signals Orlando’s push for a higher ceiling in MLS.

Overview

  • An announcement Tuesday by Orlando City and Atlético Madrid confirmed Griezmann’s move on a two-year contract starting July 2026 with a club option for 2028-29.
  • He will finish the season with Atlético and arrive when MLS’s summer window opens July 13, pending a medical, an International Transfer Certificate, and a U.S. P-1 work visa.
  • Atlético said it permitted the forward to travel to Florida during a short team break to finalize contract details with Orlando.
  • Multiple outlets, including Fabrizio Romano and Spanish reports, say Atlético will allow a free transfer despite Griezmann’s deal running through June 2027.
  • Griezmann leaves as Atlético’s all-time top scorer, with 211 goals in 488 games across 10 seasons for the club.