Griezmann Travels to US for Orlando City MLS Deal

Antoine Griezmann, the 35-year-old French forward and Atletico Madrid's all-time leading scorer, has traveled to the United States with his club's permission to finalize a contract with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, sources close to the player confirmed. The move, long rumored as a capstone to his career, would see him join the Florida-based team this summer after completing the current European season with Atletico.

Griezmann received authorization from Atletico to make the trip during a brief break following international duty, allowing him to advance discussions with Orlando City. If an agreement is reached, he would depart the Spanish club at the end of the campaign, which includes key fixtures such as the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad on April 18 and a Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Barcelona. Atletico officials have supported the process, recognizing Griezmann's contributions, including 211 goals across two spells with the team. This season, despite slipping from an automatic starting role, he has netted 13 goals in all competitions.

The transfer aligns with Griezmann's longstanding interest in the MLS, which he has described as an ideal...