His notorious ‘La Determination’ video was the beginning of Antoine Griezmann’s dalliance with FC Barcelona.
On the time it was made with the assistance of then Barca stalwart, Gerard Pique, it created uproar, and in the long run the participant ended up staying at Atletico Madrid.
Only a 12 months later, a lot to the chagrin of each Barca’s and Atleti’s supporters, he ended up signing on on the Camp Nou.
While the Frenchman’s expertise was apparent, he nonetheless struggled to suit right into a entrance line with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, and his performances had been typically discovered wanting.
Because the Catalan membership’s monetary state of affairs worsened, they had been left with little selection however to maneuver Griezmann on, and he returned to Atleti the place he has since gone on to turn into their all-time high scorer.
It’s been a little bit of a rollercoaster journey, and now the participant has admitted that he was unsuitable to maneuver to Barca.
“I made a decision to go away (Atletico) as a result of I had reached my psychological restrict. I needed to go away, and also you at all times assume that outdoors is healthier,” he mentioned to MARCA (h/t Soccer Espana).
“I needed to strive, however after a number of months, I realised I used to be not as comfortable as in Madrid and at Atleti.
“I used to be offended with myself and I needed to work exhausting, and be quiet. I turned ‘small’ for the primary few months again right here.
“(Fernando) Torres advised me after I got here again that if I left every little thing on the sphere the followers would respect me.
“It’s a pleasure to be right here, I made a mistake, as can occur to anybody, however I’ll do every little thing so the followers are pleased with their No.7. We want you from now to the top of the season, thanks for the love, and we’ll take pleasure in it collectively.”
His legendary standing with the Rojiblancos is now assured, and people who as soon as booed him and defaced his star outdoors the Metropolitano now heartily sing his identify as soon as extra.
Whether or not he’ll be welcomed again by the Barcelona trustworthy anytime quickly after this newest outburst is one other matter solely.
