Antoine Griezmann has ruled out an immediate move to Major League Soccer, confirming he will remain with Atletico Madrid for now amid strong interest from Orlando City. The 34-year-old French forward expressed his deep happiness at the club and outlined his clear focus and want to reach the UEFA Champions League final and win the Copa del Rey.
Griezmann breaks silence on future with Atletico Madrid amid Orlando City rumors
Talking about the transfer speculations in MLS, Griezmann said:
“I’m very happy here and enjoying myself a lot.”
The French international added:
“The idea is to reach the UCL FINAL and win the Copa del Rey with Atlético, which is my dream.”
This development follows weeks of speculation about a potential free transfer to MLS, either mid-season or in the summer. The announcement has been met with widespread praise, who highlighted Griezmann's loyalty and competitive mentality at this stage of his career.
As Atletico Madrid's all-time leading scorer, he remains a central figure under Diego Simeone, with the club pushing for success in both domestic and European competitions. Meanwhile, the team is coming off a 5-2 win over Tottenham Hotspurs in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. They are also 3rd in La Liga.
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