ATLETICO MADRID legend Antoine Griezmann has revealed that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
In a surprising turn of events, his club for next term was confirmed this afternoon.
Antoine Griezmann signed for Orlando City of the MLSCredit: Instagram @orlandocitysc
He is set to join the club in JulyCredit: Instagram @orlandocitysc
Orlando City of the confirmed that they have signed the Frenchman.
He is set to join at the end of the season with an option to stay with the Florida side until 2029.
Orlando City made a statement this afternoon following the signing of the World Cup winner.
Chairman and owner Mark Wilf said: “Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a landmark moment not only for our club, but for our city, our supporters and for Major League Soccer.
“He is one of the most gifted, accomplished and influential players of his generation.”
, 35, paid tribute to Atletico on his Instagram this afternoon.
He said: “It’s not easy to put into words what I feel, because this club is my home and you are my family.
“It’s been an incredible journey, full of unforgettable matches, goals, joy, and a passion that only those of us who truly feel Atleti can understand.”
He concluded: “My present remains red and white until the very last breath of this 2026 season.”
Griezmann first joined Atletico in 2014 from Real Sociedad for a fee believed to be close to his €30 million buy-out.
He spent five seasons in Madrid scoring 133 times in all competitions.
During this period he won a , Spanish Super Cup, Super Cup and was runner up to city rivals in 2016.
In 2018 he won the World Cup in Russia with – he was awarded Man of the Match in the final against which he scored and assisted in.
In July 2019 the tricky forward joined LaLiga rivals for a reported fee of €120 million.
The World Cup winner will finish the season with Atletico MadridCredit: Instagram @orlandocitysc
He spent two seasons in Catalonia but a dip in form caused him to return to Atletico in 2021.
He has been at Atleti ever since and has re-established the legend status he left behind in 2019.
He is a World Cup winnerCredit: Getty
The Atleti legend will say goodbye at the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
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