Orlando City has announced the signing of French forward Antoine Griezmann on a two-year deal, on Tuesday. The former Barcelona striker’s contract will run through the 2027-28 season, with a club option for the 2028-29 campaign.

The deal is contingent on France international passing a medical, receiving his International Transfer Certificate as well as a P-1 visa. The World Cup-winning player is delighted with the move and he is looking forward to beginning a new chapter in his footballing career.

“I am very excited to begin this next chapter of my career with Orlando City,” Griezmann said in a statement.

“From my first conversations with the Club, I could feel a strong ambition and a clear vision for the future, and that really spoke to me. I look forward to making Orlando my new home, meeting the supporters, feeling the energy at Inter&Co Stadium, and giving everything I have to help the team achieve great things.”

Griezmann has scored 298 goals and added 132 assists across 792 professional appearances with Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Sociedad. In the ongoing season, the 35-year-old has netted 13 goals and provided four assists across all competitions for Atletico Madrid.

“Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a landmark moment not only for our club, but for our city, our supporters and for Major League Soccer,” Orlando City owner/chairman Mark Wilf said.

“He is one of the most gifted, accomplished and influential players of his generation, and his decision to choose Orlando City reflects the mission and culture of our club. Our focus is on consistently building a championship-caliber roster every year, and adding a world-class player like Antoine reinforces that commitment and our belief in what the Club can achieve.”

Griezmann announced his retirement from the international circuit in 2024 after scoring 44 goals and 38 assists for Les Bleus in 137 appearances.