Griezmann given go-ahead to talk with Orlando City

France’s World Cup-winning forward Antoine Griezmann has received permission from current club Atletico Madrid to travel to the United States and open discussions with Major League Soccer outfit Orlando City, a source close to the player confirmed. The 32-year-old will use the upcoming international break to meet MLS representatives, marking the first formal step toward a potential switch to the Eastern Conference side.

Griezmann, who lifted the 2018 World Cup with Les Bleus, remains under contract in Madrid but has been granted the temporary green light to explore options across the Atlantic. Orlando City have yet to comment publicly on the development, yet the face-to-face talks scheduled for this week suggest serious interest from both parties.

The move would represent a significant coup for the Florida franchise, which has steadily raised its profile since joining MLS in 2015. No agreement has been reached, but the face time afforded during the break could accelerate negotiations should terms prove mutually satisfactory.