Antoine Griezmann, the star footballer of Spain’s Atletico Madrid club, is preparing to open a new chapter in his career.
Medianews.az, citing Milli.Az, reports that the experienced forward’s transfer to the Orlando City team, which competes in the USA’s MLS league, is on the agenda.
The information was published by the well-known insider Fabrizio Romano. It is stated that after Orlando City’s sporting director Ricardo Moreira visited Madrid, negotiations between the parties accelerated, and the transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
The news notes that Griezmann, who has a special interest in American culture and especially follows the NBA closely, views playing across the ocean positively.
The 34-year-old forward remains remembered as the most prolific player in Atletico's history. He became the record holder by scoring 210 goals for the Madrid club. In the current season, the footballer has participated in 35 matches across all tournaments, scoring 12 times and providing 2 assists.
Griezmann’s potential transfer to the MLS could be one of the most high-profile moves of the summer transfer window.