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Antoine Griezmann Joins Orlando City, Eyes New Chapter in MLS
Antoine GriezmannOrlando CityMLSLionel MessiInter MiamiRicardo MoreiraMartín Ojeda
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French star Antoine Griezmann has officially joined Orlando City on a contract running through the 2027-28 season, as announced by the MLS club. The 35-year-old forward, who spent a decade at Atlético Madrid, debuted in a friendly against Tampa Bay Rowdies, scoring a goal and providing an assist Source: clarin.
Presentation and Motivation
In a ceremony on July 7, Griezmann expressed his excitement about the move, saying he wanted to "discover the United States" and take on a new challenge. Sporting director Ricardo Moreira traveled to Madrid to convince the player, emphasizing Griezmann's experience and hunger for trophies Source: infobae.
Impact on Team
Orlando City is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference, outside playoff positions. Griezmann is expected to boost the squad alongside Argentine midfielder Martín Ojeda, who already shares the dressing room with him Source: infobae.
Florida Rivalry
Griezmann will add star power to a league featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and others. He highlighted the upcoming rivalry with Inter Miami, saying, "It will be a joy to face Leo (Messi) and Rodrigo (De Paul) again" Source: infobae.
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“"Hoy comienza una nueva etapa para descubrir Estados Unidos, para sentirlo, vivirlo y disfrutarlo jugando. Se abre un nuevo capítulo en Florida con el Orlando City: un nuevo desafío..."”
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“"Fue increíble, lo tenía tan bien trabajado, tan bien estudiado que nos fuimos de la charla y ya sabía todo del equipo, del club, los fans", explicó el goleador francés.”
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“"Queríamos a alguien que pudiera conectar todos los puntos para nosotros, tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha (...) Traemos a alguien que nos ayudará en el vestuario con sus hábitos de entrenamiento, su experiencia, su hambre de trofeos y su pasión por el fútbol"; dijo Ricardo Moreira.”