Antoine Griezmann reportedly signs with Orlando City despite ‘dream’ claims about Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann Orlando City transfer agreement details

Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal as Antoine Griezmann agreed to join Orlando City on a free transfer in July 2026.

“Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for French star to join MLS side. Agreement on deal for July 2026, free transfer from Atletico,” Romano tweeted.

He added: “After deal for March rejected, agreement done for summer. Griezmann will travel this week to USA.”

The agreement follows an earlier failed attempt to complete the move sooner, with both sides now aligned on a summer transfer.

It signals the end of Griezmann’s latest spell at Atletico Madrid, where he has remained a central figure.

Antoine Griezmann previously revealed his Atletico Madrid dream

Griezmann spoke about staying at Atletico Madrid earlier, describing it as his priority despite links to Orlando City.

“I’m really good here, enjoying myself a lot. What I do on the pitch speaks for me by itself. We’ll see, but the idea is to stay until the end, and then others can speak,” Griezmann said earlier in March.

“That’s my dream and my objective, to hopefully achieve something big,” the French star added.

Those comments now sit in contrast to the reported agreement, highlighting how quickly situations can evolve in the transfer market.

The shift suggests either a change in personal priorities or a movement in negotiations that altered the outcome.

For Orlando City, it represents a major signing, while for Atletico Madrid it signals the departure of a long-standing key player.