In a report by France Football magazine about Griezmann, Éric Olhats, former agent of the French international, has made some harsh statements in which he has pointed out to Leo Messi the bad performance of the forward in Barcelona. In it, Olhats has called the Argentine star “monarch” and has blamed him for the bad shape of his old client.
“Antoine came to a club where Messi has his sights on everything. He is both emperor and monarch and did not welcome Antoine's arrival. His attitude has been deplorable and made him feel bad. I've always heard Griezmann say that with Messi he had no problem, but never the other way around. It is the regime of terror. Either you are with him or you are against him ”, emphasized Olhats in France Football.
Eric Olhats (left) with Griezmann
Furthermore, he added: “Griezmann is only going to try to solve his problems on the pitch, nothing more. You will never conflict with anyone. It's not his thing at all. And it is not a lack of personality. He loves football and nothing else, he does not want to get into disputes with anyone. I have seen him go through so many difficult moments that he will move the situation forward. Last season, when Griezmann arrived, Messi did not speak to him or pass him a ball. I think it generates a trauma from a negative adaptation. “
Eric Olhats was a key figure in Antoine Griezmann's career. This discovered him in France and encouraged him to try out at the Real Sociedad quarry when most French teams rejected the Mâcon forward because of his size. In San Sebastián, Olhats acted as Griezmann's mentor, practically living together when he was a minor. In addition, he served as their agent for years but, in 2016, Grizou decided to break the employment relationship that bound them. He is now represented by the By and For Sports Management agency, formed by his sister Maud.