Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has confessed that 'it was hard' turning down interest from La Liga rivals Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

Following months of drawn-out speculation, the France international announced during the World Cup that he would be remaining at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Griezmann, who Barca were reportedly prepared to pay around £90m to sign, believes that he made the right choice in opting to stick around at a club where he feels loved by the supporters.

"It's like when you get love at home. You're not going to go anywhere else," he told L'Equipe. "At the club, they've done everything to make me feel good, including efforts to sign important players and create a great team.

"I feel like the base, or the most important piece of the puzzle. That's what made me stay. It's hard to say no to clubs like Barca but, really, I'm fine here. It's my home and I want to do something great."

Griezmann lifted the Europa League with Atletico last season and then went on to win the World Cup with France during the summer.