The France international has bagged himself an early copy of Sports Interactive’s latest management simulation
Antoine Griezmann is a massive fan of video games!
After taking a photo of himself playing FIFA 18 after the launch of EA Sports’ football behemoth, the Atletico Madrid superstar has now posted a picture on Instagram of Football Manager 2018!
Sports Interactive’s management simulation is set to release on November 10, but Griezmann has a head-start, and is playing as Marseille!
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It remains to be seen if Griezmann will keep his followers updated on his progress through the season, but he’s already got a tactic nailed down – a 4-2-3-1, with Kostas Mitroglou, formerly of Fulham, leading the line.
In real life, Griezmann has scored three goals in all competitions this season, with Atleti fourth in La Liga.
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Marseille, meanwhile, are third in Ligue 1, eight points behind Neymar’s PSG.