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Atletico chief shuts down Griezmann MLS move

Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany has moved to definitively shut down speculation linking Antoine Griezmann with an immediate move to Major League Soccer side Orlando City, insisting that the veteran forward remains central to the club’s plans for the foreseeable future.

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Griezmann snubs MLS move for Atletico's Champions League bid

Antoine Griezmann has dealt a major blow to Orlando City's transfer plans by deciding to remain at Atletico Madrid for the remainder of the season. The French international was widely expected to make the jump to Major League Soccer this month, but the lure of potential silverware in the Spanish capital has convinced the veteran forward to put his American dream on hold.

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Griezmann puts Orlando move on ice after beating Barca

Antoine Griezmann has reportedly suspended his highly anticipated transfer to MLS side Orlando City in order to remain at Atletico Madrid for the time being. Driven by the desire to end his personal trophy drought with the Spanish giants, the French forward has opted to remain in Madrid for the upcoming Copa del Rey final, delaying his American dream until the summer window.

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Simeone hints at worry over Griezmann leaving for Orlando before Copa final

Diego Simeone has hinted he is uncertain whether Antoine Griezmann will remain at Atletico Madrid long enough to compete in the upcoming Copa del Rey final. Despite the Frenchman’s stellar performances for Atleti this season, rumours of a move to MLS outfit Orlando City have cast a shadow over his future. With the forward yet to confirm his plans, the Rojiblancos face the sobering prospect of losing their talisman at the most critical juncture of the season.

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Griezmann rubs salt in Barca wounds with savage social media post

Antoine Griezmann just couldn't resist a cheeky dig at his former employers. Despite a nerve-wracking night at the Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid have officially punched their ticket to the Copa del Rey final, and the French superstar was quick to ensure the Barcelona faithful felt every bit of the sting with a savage post on social media. It was a night of high drama in Catalonia as Hansi Flick’s side attempted a monumental comeback, but ultimately fell short of the miracle they required to overturn a heavy first-leg deficit.

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Atleti director dismisses Griezmann to MLS rumours

The future of Atletico Madrid's star forward Antoine Griezmann has been a hot topic of debate, with recent speculation heavily linking him to a mid-season departure to Major League Soccer. Reports suggested an immediate move to Orlando City was on the cards, casting doubt on his continuation in the Spanish capital. However, the club's hierarchy has addressed these swirling rumours, suggesting that the move will not go through just yet.

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Griezmann's Atletico farewell revealed ahead of MLS transfer

After a defining era in the Spanish capital, French star Antoine Griezmann is preparing for an unexpected mid-season departure to the United States. As negotiations reach their final stages, one of La Liga's most iconic figures is ready to embrace a fresh challenge across the Atlantic, leaving a massive void in Atletico Madrid, just as the European campaign hits its critical climax.

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Simeone breaks silence on Griezmann to Orlando City rumours

The curtain appears to be falling on Antoine Griezmann's second act at Atletico Madrid, as speculation regarding a move to Major League Soccer reaches a fever pitch. Despite being in a rich vein of form for the Colchoneros, the French World Cup winner is increasingly expected to call time on his career in the Spanish capital at the end of the current campaign. While his existing contract at the Metropolitano is technically valid until 2027, there is a growing sense within the club and the wider footballing world that his departure this summer is becoming an inevitability.

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Orlando City reportedly in talks to sign Antoine Griezmann

Orlando City are reportedly in talks to sign Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann, according to The Athletic. The former France captain has a long-standing interest in Major League Soccer, and the Florida club is eager to sign the former France captain before the primary transfer window shuts on March 26. Griezmann has six goals in La Liga this season.

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'My spirits plummeted' - Griezmann targets 'more' after Atletico collapse

Antoine Griezmann has opened up about the "mental" toll of Atletico Madrid's collapse in La Liga and the Champions League last season, admitting his "spirits plummeted" during the difficult month of March. However, following his contract renewal until 2027, the French forward is determined to achieve more with the club, targeting major trophies and aiming to finally exorcise the demons of his 2016 Champions League final penalty miss.

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Griezmann reveals how he pushed Alvarez to join Atletico

Antoine Griezmann has lifted the lid on his behind-the-scenes role in bringing Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, admitting he repeatedly messaged the striker on Instagram to convince him to leave Manchester City. With Álvarez now thriving in Spain after a record-breaking debut season, Griezmann’s story adds a surprising twist to one of Atleti’s biggest modern transfers.

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Trafford, Keane, Morata and the worst transfer decisions

In another world, James Trafford would be making an emotional and triumphant return on Saturday to Manchester City with Burnley as the Clarets' shot-stopping extraordinaire. But instead he will be watching his former side take on City from the bench, watching the recently crowned Yashin trophy winner Gianluigi Donnarumma keep goal instead.

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Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.

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