Madrid's "Atletico" forward Antoine Griezmann says that the opportunity to work with Diego Simeone forced him to reject offers from "Paris Saint-Germain" and London's "Arsenal." After a fantastic season with "Real Sociedad" and an invitation to the French national team, the 23-year-old footballer attracted the attention of the strongest European clubs, with Arsene Wenger making an offer for him in April. However, Griezmann says that it was too difficult to turn down the opportunity to stay in "La Liga" and join the champions. "Why Spain, and not another country? This is my championship, my home. I am happy here, and Atletico is a great club. The champions were ready to pay 30 million euros for me," he told France Football. "I spoke with the coach on the phone. He motivated me and said that the club really wants me. I knew that I was coming here to improve." "Was it strange when Arsenal and PSG were interested in me? Atletico are still the champions of Spain!" "I needed a club like Atletico and a strategist like Simeone to progress. I always crave intensity in training. It's my style."
