“It’s great that one of the biggest clubs in the world wanted me. But in my mind it was always clear: I want to go to RB Leipzig and not to another club, no matter which club that was,” Angelino told SportBild when asked about Barcelona's interest.
“Leipzig suits me, the club’s high goals fascinate me, I am just as hungry as the club.”
The Spaniard emerged among potential replacements for Jordi Alba in the summer.
Angelino, however, decided to continue at the Bundesliga outfit instead. The 23-year-old says Leipzig's manager Julian Nagelsmann was one the main reasons behind his decision.
“The coach is one of the main reasons for me. I was enthusiastic about his idea and how he played from the start,” Angelino added.
“We really have a great relationship with each other. He often told me that he wanted to keep me, that I was an important part of the team. As a player, this simply gives you a good feeling when you are really needed.
“I felt that connection throughout the club from day one. But my teammates also made it easy for me to get my best performance straight away.”
The left-back spent the second part of the 2019/20 season on loan at Leipzig from Man City.
Angelino returned to the Red Bulls a season-long loan last week. Leipzig have an obligation to buy the Spaniard out if he makes 12 appearances in all competitions this term.
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