Star Striker Kevin Gameiro Reveals the Reason Why He Chose to Join Atletico Madrid Over Barcelona
Kevin Gameiro says he decided to join Atletico Madrid over Barcelona because of concerns regarding game time.
While Gameiro remains an impressive striker, having scored 12 La Liga goals in 29 appearances, whether he could have made his mark at Barcelona surrounded by players like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar remains to be scene.
And, speaking to L'Equipe, Gameiro admitted that the presence of Barcelona's superstars made his transfer decision easy.
"This summer, I had the choice between going to Barça or coming to Atlético," the 29-year-old said.
"But what do you want me to do at Barça? There's Neymar, Messi and Suarez. There are players like that who want to play all matches, who refuse to go out even ten minutes from the end.
"With Ibra (Ibrahimovic), that's what happened. The guy was hungry and, in addition, he was performing well on the pitch."
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With the future of Atletico's star forward Antoine Griezmann in doubt, Gameiro could become the club's main striker, and the France international says he has changed his game since arriving in Spain following his spell with PSG in Ligue 1.
"I learned to scatter myself in my travels," Gameiro continued.
"I know how to manage the times when I have to blow in a game, which allows me to make the right decisions when I go towards the goal. But it is also related to age and experience.
"When you are young, you want to run to the right, to the left, you scatter more. Now I know when to make the calls. And then, with good smugglers at your side, it's easier."
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