Antoine Griezmann claimed to have doubted when he had to reject Barcelona's proposal. The Atletico Madrid striker did not deny rejecting the opportunity to join a club like Barca is a very difficult thing.

Griezmann is at the top of Barcelona's shopping list in the summer of 2018. In fact, the Catalan club have approached Griezmann since January. Barca have a great desire to bring the player to Camp Nou.

Various efforts have been made by Barca. Including giving a large contract and preparing the number 7 for Griezmann. The number later used by Philippe Coutinho after Griezmann refused Barca.

Rejecting Barcelona's offer was acknowledged by Griezmann to be an easy decision. However, he has great faith and love with Atletico Madrid. Therefore, Griezmann had no reason to move.

Griezmann was hesitant about the future at Atletico Madrid. While the release clause in his contract is only worth 100 million euros. This condition made Barca close to the 27-year-old attacker.

"It's very difficult to reject an offer that came to me from a club like Barcelona, ​​but believe me, I feel happy at Atletico Madrid. This is my home and I want to do something great," Griezmann opened.

"That's what happens when you get love like at home. You won't move to another place," he said.

Griezmann acknowledged that Atletico had sacrificed many things to make it not move. All his wishes are run by Atletico. Griezmann also appreciated by choosing to survive.

"The club has done everything so that I can survive. It includes bringing in star players and forming a great team. I feel like I am the center or the most important part of the puzzle. That makes me survive," Griezmann said.