Antoine Griezmann ditches agent to manage his own future as Manchester United and Chelsea watch with interest

Sep 15, 2016

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has fuelled speculation he could be set to leave Atletico Madrid in the near future by ditching his agent so he can manage his own future.

The Frenchman is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after winning the Euro 2016 Golden Boot, with Manchester United and Chelsea showing serious interest.

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 13: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between PSV Eindhoven and Club Atletico de Madrid at Philips Stadion on September 13, 2016 in Eindhoven, Netherlands . (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) — Antoine Griezmann has ditched his agent to manage his own football future

Football - PSV Eindhoven v Atletico Madrid - Champions League Group Stage - Group D - Eindhoven, Netherlands - 13/9/16 Atletico Madrids Antoine Griezmann reacts REUTERS/United Photos/Toussaint Kluiters — Antoine Griezmann is a summer target for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea

He told L’Equipe: “I will now work without an agent but I will always look to my father and Eric Olhats, my mentor, for advice.”

Griezmann’s performances for Atletico have propelled him to one of the elite strikers in Europe.

Last season, he scored important goals against Barcelona and Bayern Munich as Diego Simeone’s men reached a second Champions League final in three years.

epa05288825 Madrid's Antoine Griezmann (l) scores the 1:1 against Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid in Munich, Germany, 03 May 2016. EPA/Angelika Warmuth — Antoine Griezmann nets against Manuel Neuer in Champions League last-eight

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 07: Antoine Griezmann of France scores his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO semi final match between Germany and France at Stade Velodrome on July 7, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) — Antoine Griezmann sent France to Euro 2016 final with two goals in semi-finals

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann misses from the penalty spot — Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty in Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid

Real Madrid s Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (R) reacts with Gareth Bale (L) and Antoine Griezmann (C) after he received the Best Player UEFA 2015/16 Award during the draw ceremony for the 2016/2017 Champions League Cup soccer competition at Monaco's Grimaldi in Monaco, August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard — Antoine Griezmann missed out on Uefa Best Player Award to Cristiano Ronaldo

He then went to the Euros with France and netted six times and won the Best Player of the Tournament award as the hosts reached the final.

Griezmann was nominated for Uefa’s Best Player Award for his performances in the Champions League last season.

This will be a double whammy for Atletico fans with the news boss, Simeone, has negotiated a two-year reduction in his contract.

Griezmann, 25, could now leave the Calderon at the end of the current campaign as the Rojiblancos try to make amends for last season’s heartbreaking Champions League final loss, where he missed a penalty.

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