Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
March 2025
Antoine Griezmann has no plans to leave Atletico Madrid this summer despite MLS interest from LAFC and other U.S. clubs, instead opting to stay for one more season in La Liga.
With 16 goals and 7 assists in 42 appearances, Griezmann remains a key figure at the Wanda Metropolitano and believes future interest from the U.S. will still be strong by summer 2026.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Potentially June–July 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo could join Inter Miami on a short-term deal for the FIFA Club World Cup, linking up with Lionel Messi.
With no contract extension yet agreed at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is reportedly open to a brief U.S. stint before returning to Saudi Arabia. The move would allow the 40-year-old to feature in FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup hosted in the United States.
Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City
Summer 2025 (contract expiry)
The Belgian midfielder is holding talks with MLS expansion team San Diego FC.
De Bruyne’s contract ends this summer; he is eyeing a move to the United States to continue his career.
Suso, Toronto FC, Sevilla
Contract ends June 2025
Toronto are leading the MLS race to sign Sevilla’s Suso, whose contract is expiring this summer.
The former Liverpool player has struggled for minutes under García Pimienta and may leave for MLS.