This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Antoine Griezmann will leave Atlético de Madrid next summer to join Orlando City in MLS, where he will become the second-highest-paid player in the league, just behind Lionel Messi. What had been speculated for several months has now been officially confirmed: Antoine Griezmann will swap Atlético de Madrid for Major League Soccer (MLS), and despite having a contract with the Colchoneros valid until 2027, the French international has accepted the offer from the Orlando team. In an emotional message posted on his Instagram account, the forward bid farewell to the Spanish club. "It’s not easy to find words for what I feel, because this club is my home and you are my family," he wrote. "It has been an incredible journey, marked by unforgettable matches, goals, joys, and a passion that only those who live Atléti can understand." The World Cup champion signed a two-season contract with Orlando, which also includes a third option year. According to American media, this move represents a very advantageous financial operation for the player. Currently, Griezmann earns about 9 million euros per year in Madrid. In Florida, his salary will rise to 10 million euros annually, making him by far the highest-paid athlete on the Orlando roster. Until now, the highest salary belonged to Luis Muriel, at 3.45 million dollars. With this new contract, the former Barcelona player will become the second-highest-paid footballer in all of MLS. Only Lionel Messi, who earns just over 17 million euros at Inter Miami, will surpass the Frenchman's earnings.
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