Griezmann stays at Atletico, leaving Orlando City's transfer plans in doubt

Antoine Griezmann has decided to remain at Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season, dealing a major blow to Orlando City's transfer plans. The French international was widely expected to move 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.

The 34-year-old club legend is driven by a desire to end a long trophy drought with the Rojiblancos. Having missed Atletico's 2021 La Liga triumph during his spell at Barcelona, he is determined to secure one final major honour under Diego Simeone before moving on.

Atletico's progression to the Copa del Rey final appears to have been the decisive factor. Despite a 3-0 second-leg defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou, the side reached the showpiece after winning the first match 4-0, and Griezmann fears leaving now would cost him a poetic farewell at the club where he has scored 210 goals.

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