Antoine Griezmann will play his last season at Atletico Madrid as the Frenchman decides to leave for a new adventure in the MLS.
Undoubtedly one of the best players in his position, Los Colchoneros’ record goalscorer, Griezmann will take advantage of the international break to settle his future as he prepares to leave at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old was earlier linked with Orlando City, who wanted to sign him for the start of the 2026 MLS season. However, he decided to see out the remainder of the European campaign with Atleti, who have qualified for the Copa del Rey final and are still in the race to win the Champions League.
Antoine Griezmann controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atlético de Madrid (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
According to Marca, Griezmann has now decided that he will fulfil his dream of playing in the MLS. He has given the green light to join Orlando City this summer.
Griezmann will travel to the United States in the coming days to finalise his contract with the Florida-based club, with Atleti having given him permission to do so.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano also report that Atleti will not make it difficult for Griezmann to leave, as they have already decided that he can leave without a transfer fee being needed – despite the fact that he is contracted at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano until the summer of 2027.
The club see it as a debt of gratitude for one of the best players in their history, given that he has asked to end his time at the club at this moment.
