Antoine Griezmann was officially presented as a new player of the Orlando City and assured that signing for the club MLS It represents the fulfillment of a dream that has accompanied him since his youth. He also explained that he always felt great admiration for American culture and that, since he was 18, his goal was to play soccer in the United States.
The world champion with France in 2018 recalled that on several occasions, he made long trips solely to attend NFL and NBA games. Griezmann arrives at Orlando City after ending his time at Atlético de Madrid, a team he described as “the club of his heart.” At 35 years old, he stated that he faces this new challenge in an excellent state, both physically and mentally, and with the intention of contributing to the growth of the team on and off the field of play.
He wants to win titles and meet Messi again
Griezmann assured that his main objective is to win trophies with Orlando City, build a special connection with the fans and help his teammates both on a sporting and personal level. Furthermore, he highlighted that one of the changes he most enjoys about his new life in Orlando is the peace of mind of being able to carry out everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket, without being constantly recognized, something he could not do during his time in Spain.
The French forward has already spent a week training with the MLS Eastern Conference team and was also excited to play in the Florida derby against Inter Miami. There he will once again face Lionel Messi, with whom he shared a dressing room at Barcelona, and Rodrigo De Paul, his former teammate at Atlético de Madrid, in one of the most attractive matches of the season in the American league.
