Orlando Metropolis SC is in talks to signal Atlético Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann, a supply instructed ESPN.
Griezmann is underneath contract with Atlético till 2027, however that has not stopped Griezmann’s camp from holding ongoing discussions with the MLS facet over the potential switch. Regardless of the talks, nothing has been agreed to between Griezmann and Orlando Metropolis.
Griezmann has repeatedly expressed curiosity in becoming a member of the North American league, labeling MLS as a future goal when talking to ESPN. There have been reviews in March linking him to a transfer to LAFC earlier than he re-signed with Atlético.
“I’ve all the time mentioned it, my goal is to finish up [in MLS],” Griezmann instructed ESPN in 2023. “It is my goal, to be there and finish my profession there, to have the ability to benefit from the sports activities there. I am an enormous fan.”
The timing of the transfer is unclear, with Griezmann anticipated to play a job with France on the World Cup this summer time in North America. Nevertheless, a supply instructed ESPN the ball is in participant’s courtroom as as to whether he joins the crew now or in the summertime window.
The midfielder is in his second stint with Atlético Madrid, the place he has recorded 69 objectives in 187 appearances throughout all competitions since arriving in 2021. Griezmann kicked off his profession in Spain with Actual Sociedad in 2009 earlier than occurring to hitch Atlético for the primary time after which Barcelona.
After three seasons in Barcelona, Griezmann returned to Atleti in 2021 on mortgage previous to finishing a everlasting switch to the crew.
On a membership stage, Griezmann has been a part of a number of trophy-winning campaigns with each Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. He lifted the 2014 Supercopa de Espana, 2017-18 Europa League trophy and 2018 Tremendous Cup with Atlético, whereas successful the 2021 Copa del Rey with Barcelona.
Internationally, Griezmann fashioned a part of the 2018 French nationwide crew squad that gained the FIFA World Cup and the 2020-21 Nations League. His efforts earned him third place within the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2016 and 2018.
ESPN author Jeff Carlisle contributed to this report.
