Overview
- Multiple outlets, led by The Athletic and corroborated by ESPN and AFP, report advanced discussions between Griezmann’s camp and Orlando City.
- No agreement has been reached as Griezmann remains under contract with Atlético Madrid through 2027.
- Orlando holds Griezmann’s MLS discovery rights and is targeting him for an open Designated Player slot.
- Orlando hopes to act before MLS’s March 26 primary window closes, yet reporting indicates Atlético would only sanction a move after the European season, with window misalignment pushing any registration to July.
- Atlético manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the talks and said he hopes Griezmann chooses what is best for him, while reports note uncertainty over an earlier €25m release clause.