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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

World Cup winner to join Orlando City in huge coup for MLS

  • Antoine Griezmann, 35, will depart Atletico Madrid this summer to join MLS side Orlando City.
  • He is finalising a two-year contract with an option for a third year, following permission from Atletico to travel to Orlando.
  • Griezmann will leave the Spanish club as their all-time record goalscorer, having netted 211 goals in 488 appearances across 10 seasons.
  • Orlando City's owner, Mark Wilf, hailed Griezmann's arrival as a landmark moment for the club and Major League Soccer.
  • The French World Cup winner has pledged to give his all in his remaining months at Atletico, with the club still competing in the Copa del Rey and Champions League.

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Antoine Griezmann seals move to MLS side Orlando City

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