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Griezmann to Orlando City SC in 2026; Osimhen Faces Arm Injury Scan
Antoine Griezmann has verbally committed to join Orlando City SC as a free agent in July 2026, departing Atlético Madrid after the current season. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen is undergoing medical evaluations in Istanbul for a fractured right forearm sustained during a UEFA Champions League match, with potential surgery and a lengthy recovery period.
French forward Antoine Griezmann has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to transfer to Orlando City SC in July 2026, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on social media platform X. Griezmann, 34, will join the American club as a free agent, remaining with Atlético Madrid until the conclusion of the current season. This development follows a prior attempt to finalize the transfer in March that was unsuccessful. Griezmann recently participated in Atlético Madrid's 3-2 La Liga loss to Real Madrid CF on Sunday night, under manager Diego Simeone. In other European football news, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen returned to Istanbul on Sunday for scans on a right forearm fracture. The injury occurred during a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool FC at Anfield, following a challenge from Ibrahima Konate. Medical assessments will determine if surgery is necessary, with Turkish media reports indicating a potential three-to-five-month absence for the 27-year-old. Galatasaray had previously stated Osimhen was substituted at halftime due to concerns about a possible fracture.
Key Facts
- Antoine Griezmann has verbally agreed to join Orlando City SC in July 2026 as a free agent.
- Griezmann will remain with Atlético Madrid until the end of the current season before moving to the American club.
- Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement, noting a previous attempt to finalize the transfer in March was rejected.
- Victor Osimhen is undergoing medical examinations in Istanbul for a fractured right forearm.
- The injury to Osimhen occurred during a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool FC.
- Medical scans on Monday will determine if surgery is required for Osimhen's injury.
- Osimhen could be sidelined for three to five months, according to reports from Turkish media.
- Nigerian forwards Ademola Lookman and Taiwo Awoniyi scored goals in European league play on Sunday.
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- Blueprint Newspapers Limited — Transfer: Griezmann agrees deal with new club - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
- Blueprint Newspapers Limited — Osimhen undergoes scan on arm injury - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
- Blueprint Newspapers Limited — Nigeria's trio Lookman, Awoniyi, Simon sparkle in Europe - Blueprint Newspapers Limited