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Antoine Griezmann will leave a big hole in the Atletico squad as he closes in on a move to MLS
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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Antoine Griezmann looks set to depart Atletico Madrid imminently amid transfer interest from MLS side Orlando City. The France international is in his second spell at Atletico after returning from a two-year spell at Barcelona in 2021 in a loan move that was later made permanent. Griezmann is Atletico's all-time record goalscorer and registered his 200th strike for the club in October.
The 34 year old has found himself playing more of a squad role for Atletico this season, however, starting just six games in La Liga and four in the Champions League. That has prompted Griezmann to consider his options, and he is reported to have an offer on the table to head over to Florida before the American transfer window closes at the end of March.
Atletico are reported to be planning a bit of a farewell tour for Griezmann, with Goal reporting that he is expected to play three more games for the club before departing. With the transfer window closed in Spain, however, Atletico won't be able to bring in a replacement until the summer. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Much as Griezmann is now playing second fiddle to Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, he has still made 36 appearances in all competitions even if most of them have been from the bench, leaving a place that would need to be re-filled for next season. To that end, Atletico already reported to have their eyes on former Wolves striker Fabio Silva. Fichajes writes that the Silva holds appeal for Atletico despite his struggles since making the move to Borussia Dortmund last summer.
Silva has contributed just two goals and six assists in 28 appearances in all competitions for the German side this season. However, the 23 year old enjoyed his best goalscoring season when on loan in La Liga last season, which might suggest a return to Spain would be better suited to his talents. Silva scored ten goals in 25 appearances for La Palmas on loan from Wolves last season having had previous temporary spells with Anderlecht, PSV and Rangers. Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, We Are Terriers. com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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