Published 12:11 IST, November 10th 2020

Griezmann's ex-agent SLAMS Messi and Barcelona as Frenchman's struggles continue

Antoine Griezmann's former agent and advisor Yet Olhats has slammed Barcelona and club talisman Lionel Messi for his struggles at Camp Nou.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Since his famous move to Barcelona in 2019, Antoine Griezmann has struggled to establish himself under three subsequent manrs at Camp u. Moreover, reports of a conflict between club ace Lionel Messi and Griezmann is secret. striker has seen himself start from bench in major games this season, suggesting lack of preference from Ronald Koeman. Frenchman's former nt and visor w pins blame on Messi and club for his struggles at Camp u. 

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Griezmann ex-nt slams Barcelona for striker's struggles

Yet Olhats, while speaking to France Football, has claimed it was less of Griezmann's performance but more way Barcelona have treated France international since his arrival. "It’s () club that’s sick, t him. Last year, when Antoine arrived, Messi didn’t talk to him, didn’t pass him ball."

He also believes Barcelona's humiliating performance against Bayern Munich in Champions League previous season, besides President Josep Maria Bartomeu's resignation, are suggestive that things aren't good at club. Griezmann's ex-nt did t shy away from hitting out at Messi as well. 

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Messi is emperor ar Barcelona, claims Griezmann ex-nt

Olhats claims Griezmann arrived at a club where Messi has a say in everything. "He is at same time  emperor and monarch" and did t accept Griezmann's arrival decently. six-time Ballon d'Or winner's attitude against former Atletico Mrid man has been deplorable, slams Olhats. 

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Griezmann has always condemned talks of a conflict between him and Messi, but it has never been same or way around, says Olhats. "As good on pitch as he is b off it", says former nt about Argentina international, furr hinting at a conflict between Messi and Griezmann. 

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Griezmann transfer on cards?

Frenchman has been slammed for his lack of lethal attitude in front of goal whenever given opportunity, furr whirling up Griezmann transfer talks. But he did try to make amends after scoring against Real Betis. Griezmann also went on to post a picture alongside Messi after game, in an attempt to dust off talks of a conflict. 

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12:11 IST, November 10th 2020