Antoine Griezmann confirms his next club

Antoine Griezmann has decided his next move.

by Suhaib Aden March 23, 2026
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For some players, timing is everything.

Because when you have built a legacy somewhere, the next step carries weight.

It’s not simply about a new club, it’s about closing one chapter properly before opening another.

And that is where this situation becomes interesting.

Rumours linking one of Europe’s most recognisable forwards with a move away.

For years, nothing materialised.

Now, it feels different.

Antoine Griezmann confirms his next club

According to The Athletic, Antoine Griezmann is set to join MLS side Orlando City, with talks reaching an advanced stage as the player prepares for a move in the near future.

Interest from Orlando has been building for months, with the club identifying him as a marquee signing and actively pushing to secure the deal.

Orlando City reportedly hold his “discovery rights,” giving them priority in negotiations.

This is a key factor in why they have been able to move ahead of other interested clubs.

He will also wear the number 7 for Orlando City,.

Griezmann himself has long been open to the idea of playing in the United States.

The appeal is clear; a new environment, a growing league and a chance to experience something different after years at the very top of European football.

And his career, of course, speaks for itself.

A World Cup winner, and an Atletico Madrid icon.

Their all-time leading scorer.

Which is why this move carries significance.

Not just for Orlando, but for the MLS as a whole.

Especially as the league confirmed Son Heung Min’s transfer this time, last year.

Reports suggest that while discussions are advanced, the move is expected to take place after the current season.

This would allow Griezmann to finish his commitments in Spain before making the transition.


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