Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke is getting ready to play the Champions League Final against Real Madrid this Saturday. But he could be watching it on TV, had he joined Barcelona.
Koke, one of the most integral parts of Diego Simeone's system, spoke in a radio interview mainly about the Saturday decider, but he was also asked about the unstoppable links with Barça. Koke was regarded as the New Xavi Hernández, and there were talks of a big offer from the Catalan giants when coach Luis Enrique first took charge.
There was no real confirmation of an offer until now, but Koke admitted it and also revealed the reason for rejecting the approach from the Blaugrana and the decision to stay a Colchonero.