Published 14:23 IST, December 12th 2019
Antoine Griezmann opens up on his motive behind leaving Atletico and joining Barcelona
Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has spoken up on his idea behind leaving Atletico Madrid and his struggle to get along with his teammates at Barcelona.
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Barcelona defeated Inter Milan on matchday six of UEFA Champions League. Catalans topped Group F with four wins and two draws. Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann recently spoke to UEFA TV in which World Cup winner spoke about his move to Barcelona.
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Antoine Griezmann moved to Barcelona last summer
Antoine Griezmann secured a move to LaLiga Champions in previous summer for a reported fee of €120 million. Griezmann was on receiving end when Barcelona visited Atletico Mrid at Wanda Metropolita. He has been frequently blamed for ditching Atletico and being greedy of winning titles at Barcelona. However, he clarified that he did t leave Atletico Mrid to win Champions League or to win more titles. His main motive was to learn a new game, new philosophies, new of football with ar team. He stated that Atletico could have won league and Champions League any year.
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Atletico Mrid played two Champions League finals
Atletico Mrid played two Champions League finals in 2014 and 2016, losing out both fixtures against ir city rivals Real Mrid. On being quizzed about Atletico’s Champions League failure, Griezmann commented that it still hurts him a lot. He would even feel hurt after winning competition with Barcelona.
Antoine Griezmann has found it difficult to just at Barcelona
Griezmann has found it difficult to just at his new team, with some even doubting his ability to succeed at Barcelona. Griezmann stated that he h to learn to play in a new position and also understand his new teammates. He accepted that he is yet to pick up movements of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and central midfielders.
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Griezmann has also been in news for his reported rift with Lionel Messi. However, he affirmed that he is a very shy person who does t usually talk to ors. He assured that he was getting to kw Suarez and Messi. He furr confirmed that y h alrey been for dinner toger and he will look for more such opportunities in future.
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Griezmann has mand to score six goals with four assists in 20 games. His team is currently leing in LaLiga with 32 points. Barcelona will next play against Real Socied on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
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10:46 IST, December 12th 2019