Griezmann wants to stay until the end of the season reports ESPN

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Griezmann was again the resource Atlético clung to in order to seal their ticket to the final, with that pause to receive, shield the ball, and always choose the best option. The Frenchman will turn 35 on the 21st of this month: his paperwork shows a number, but his weight on the pitch tells another story, when the season seemed to be a transition to a more secondary role before heading to the United States.

In Simeone's scheme, his role remains central. He was the only attacker to complete the match at Camp Nou and, in the Cup, his performance had been consistent: he had scored in all previous matches, with five goals in the tournament. That momentum towards the final can tip the decision at this key moment, with the option of already moving to Orlando City on hold.

La Cartuja, the Champions, and a deadline

In the dressing room, there were no decisive messages about his continuity. Neither Simeone, nor Koke, nor Llorente — three especially close voices — shut the door on any scenario, although they did imply they want to see him on April 18 at La Cartuja. ESPN, meanwhile, assures that Griezmann has already made up his mind: he has decided to postpone his move to the United States to try to add that Cup to his trophy cabinet.

Meanwhile, Atlético looks to Europe. On the horizon is the Champions League round of 16 tie against Tottenham, with the decision set for March 18, and the team still considers the possibility of advancing to the quarterfinals and continuing to progress in the top continental competition. Meanwhile, Orlando's offer is not indefinite: the U.S. market closes March 26, before the Copa final and possible Champions quarterfinals, which would force Griezmann to leave without playing at La Cartuja.

ESPN adds that the Orlando City offer is only valid in this window since the summer market does not open until July 13. Symbolically, the Frenchman also continues to reach milestones with Atlético de Madrid: at Camp Nou he matched 483 games played by Tomás Reñones, a figure that places him as the fourth footballer with the most appearances in the club's history. With 210 goals, the club’s all-time top scorer, the forward wants to enrich his trophy haul and leave with a Cup under his arm. And, according to ESPN, he has already decided the balance.

Player fantasy stats

Griezmann has scored 6 goals in his 23 matches played so far.

In Comunio, he has a market value of €7,780,000 and scores 126 points, with an average of 5.5 points per match. On other fantasy platforms, his numbers are similar, for example 86 points on Biwenger or 109 points on LaLiga Fantasy DAZN.

Antoine Griezmann has put a potential move to Orlando City on hold this season now that Atleti has advanced to the Copa del Rey final, sources told ESPN.

Sources told ESPN that Diego Simeone and the front-office team were keen to see Griezmann stay on for the season to give him… pic.twitter.com/4uATREkbPZ

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 4, 2026