Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has explained his decision to turn down a transfer to Barcelona earlier this year and said his team-mates did everything they could to keep him.
Griezmann was frequently linked with a transfer to the Camp Nou but released a video in June announcing he would remain with Los Rojiblancos. The France forward spoke to Canal Plus (h/t Goal) and noted playing in Messi's shadow was one underlying factor:
"Hard to refuse Barca? It's very difficult. You have Barca who want you, who calls you, who sends messages.