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Kevin Gameiro Explains Why He Rejected Barcelona For Atletico Madrid

Kevin Gameiro Explains Why He Rejected Barcelona For Atletico Madrid

Fair choice

Macaulay Fletcher

Macaulay Fletcher

Although you'd think turning down Barcelona would be a silly idea, it appears to becoming a regular thing at the moment.

Hatem Ben Arfa, Nolito and Carlos Bacca have all rejected the Spanish giants this summer and Kevin Gameiro has very recently revealed he did the exact same in favour of a transfer to Atletico Madrid. And it's all because of Barcelona's incredible front three.

Last week, Gameiro completed a £27m move to Atletico from Sevilla on a four-year-deal and the forward has now revealed why he rejected Barcelona.

"If I went to Barcelona, I knew I was only going to play a bit because of the others. Atletico offered me probably my last chance to join a big club, and here it is like a big family."

Another excellent signing by Simeone.

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