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Griezmann to be Second Highest Paid MLS Player, Behind Messi

Published March 25, 2026, 17:27
Griezmann to be Second Highest Paid MLS Player, Behind Messi

Antoine Griezmann is set to become the second highest-paid player in MLS, behind Lionel Messi. Orlando City has announced an agreement with the French forward until 2028, with annual earnings of 10 million euros. This makes him the highest-paid athlete in Orlando City, surpassing Luis Muriel. The deal was reported by media outlets in the US, Portugal, and Brazil. Messi remains the highest-paid player in MLS with earnings slightly over 17 million euros.