Orlando City presents Griezmann: “It will be a joy to play against Messi again”

Antoine Griezmann35 years old, is already counting the days to debut as a new player of the Orlando City in the MLSsomething that will happen shortly after the final of the World. Meanwhile, the ex of Atlético de Madrid He is already working with his new team to get ready.

After a season with very high peaks under the command of Diego Pablo Simeone, he has already been presented as a new Orlando player in one of the very colorful events he likes. There he explained some of the reasons for accepting the project.

“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 pursuing my dream with you, because football is a team sport. Now we have to write the next chapter together” the top scorer in the history of Atlético de Madrid said in a video. He came out on stage to applause.

Ricardo Moreira, sports director of the American team, was key in his decision: “It was incredible, he had worked it out so well, so well studied that we left the talk and already knew everything about the team, the club, the fans,” he explained. He was also happy again to compete against Messi again: “It’s going to be a joy to face Leo (Messi) and Rodrigo (De Paul) again,” said Griezmann.