Antoine Griezmann reveals why he changed his mind about Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann reveals why he changed his mind about Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann has given his reasons why he has joined Barcelona, one year after turning down a move to the Nou Camp.

The France forward has signed a five-year deal, after the LaLiga champions agreed to trigger his €120million release clause.

Griezmann was seemingly set to join Barca in the summer of 2018, only to confirm during a television documentary he was staying at Atletico.

The 28-year-old forward signed a new contract with Atletico soon after, but reports surfaced in the second half of the 2018-19 campaign that he was hoping for another chance to join the Liga champions.

And the attacker acknowledged that U-turn in his first public comments since becoming a Barca player on Friday, saying he was taught as a child that opportunities can come around again.

“When I was a boy, my dad taught me that trains don’t come around just once.

“Now it’s time to take on the challenge of a new destination. Finally, our paths cross.

“I’ll defend the Barca colours with all my determination and commitment. It’s our time,” Griezmann said in a video posted on Twitter by Barcelona.

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