Griezmann ‘close to leaving’ Atlético de Madrid for Orlando City | OneFootball

Antoine Griezmann is close to leaving Atlético de Madrid for Orlando City SC, according to Cadena SER, a move that would fulfil the French forward's long-stated wish to play in Major League Soccer.

The deal is described as almost complete and he could end his Atlético de Madrid stint sooner than expected. A farewell plan envisages three more games, with a final goodbye at the Estadio Metropolitano against Real Sociedad on seven March.

Griezmann remains an important figure for Atlético de Madrid and is under contract until 2027, yet talks with Orlando City SC have gathered pace in recent weeks.

There has been no official confirmation from the clubs or the player. It is not the first time he has been linked with MLS, and he has long spoken of sampling the United States before retirement.

If the move happens, it would bring a glittering chapter at Atlético de Madrid to a close, with the forward influential on the pitch and central to the fanbase.

Source: Superdeporte