The experienced Uruguayan striker was considered overridden at Camp Nou, but several other teams wanted to contract
Luis Suarez says there were “many clubs” for him in the summer of 2020, with Atletico Madrid winning the race for his signature after Uruguayan Ronald Koeman was beaten by Barcelona.
Regulatory change at Camp Nou has seen major decisions taken, with those in Catalunya looking to move in a different direction.
The 34-year-old had scored 198 goals through 283 appearances for the Blaugrana, but his face no longer responded and was seen as a surplus of requirements
Koeman has said he has no regrets about making that bold call, despite Suarez now sitting at the top of the Liga standings in 2020-21 with 14 attempts at name.
South America have helped fire Atletico into a title controversy, with eyes raised when Barca made a deal with a domestic rival.
Various other layoffs have been picked up, with Serie A beating Juventus in the mix, and Suarez admits he has gone over various options while leaving the exit door open.
It is told El Transistor: “When Barcelona told me they didn’t count on me it was sad, I didn’t expect it.
“They were very sad because of the way [in which it happened]. Koeman called me and told me I was not in his plans.
“When Barcelona officially did not count on me, talks began with Atleti, with Cholo [Simeone], by Miguel Angel …
“A lot of clubs were interested, not just Juventus. I wanted to make the right decision, the best thing for me and my family. “
While Suarez has helped Atletico to the top of La Liga, Barcelona are their closest opponents.
Lionel Messi and co have started to find form, moving into second place, but the Rojiblancos retain a 10-point lead at the top and have played less than their opponents. their closest.
Simeone’s side, who have a Champions League last-16 encounter with Premier League heavyweight Chelsea looking forward to him, will be back in action on Monday when they welcome Celta Vigo to Wanda Metropolitano.