Orlando City officially presents new star Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has officially joined Major League Soccer club Orlando City, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The French star expressed his enthusiasm for discovering the United States and embracing a new challenge with his new team. "Today begins a new stage to discover the United States, to feel it, live it and enjoy it playing," Griezmann stated in a video, adding, "A new chapter opens in Florida with Orlando City: a new challenge, a new team and the desire to continue chasing my dream with you, because football is a team sport. Now it's up to us to write the next chapter together."

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Today begins a new stage to discover the United States, to feel it, live it and enjoy it playing. A new chapter opens in Florida with Orlando City: a new challenge, a new team and the desire to continue chasing my dream with you, because football is a team sport. Now it's up to us to write the next chapter together.

Griezmann's move to Orlando City was facilitated by a visit from the club's sporting director, Ricardo Moreira, who convinced the player to join 'The Lions.' "It was incredible, he had it so well worked out, so well studied that we left the meeting and I already knew everything about the team, the club, the fans," the French striker explained. Griezmann announced his signing in March but only joined the team last week after concluding his season with Atlético de Madrid.

The 35-year-old forward revealed his long-held dream of playing in the MLS and shared his fondness for Orlando after visiting with his family. He also highlighted his passion for American sports like the NFL. Griezmann will wear his customary No. 7 jersey and will play alongside Argentine midfielder Martín Ojeda. His contract with Orlando City extends through the 2027-28 season.

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It was incredible, he had it so well worked out, so well studied that we left the meeting and I already knew everything about the team, the club, the fans.

Moreira emphasized Griezmann's potential impact both on and off the field. "We wanted someone who could connect all the dots for us, both on and off the pitch," Moreira said. "We are bringing in someone who will help us in the locker room with his training habits, his experience, his hunger for trophies, and his passion for football."

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We wanted someone who could connect all the dots for us, both on and off the pitch. We are bringing in someone who will help us in the locker room with his training habits, his experience, his hunger for trophies, and his passion for football.