One year remaining on contract, Diego Simeone still wants to continue coaching Atletico Madrid

– Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he is willing to remain as coach Los Rojiblancos in the next season.

Simeone has handled Atletico since December 23, 2011 replacing Gregorio Manzano, who was sacked. His first game as Atletico manager was a 0-0 draw against Manuel Pellegrini’s Malaga.

On 8 July 2021, Atletico Madrid announced Simeone’s contract extension until 2024.

“I have one more year on my contract, and it is very much related to continuing in the Champions League or not,” said Simeone.

Atletico are now in second place in the La Liga standings after beating Osasuna 3-0 last weekend.

“As we do every year, we will speak with (Andrea) Berta, Enrique (Cerezo) and Miguel Ángel (Gil Marin) and we will look for the best for the team,” he added.

Since handling Atletico, this Argentine coach has presented many titles. Among them are the 2013/2014 and 2020/2021 La Liga titles, Copa del Rey: 2012–13, 2014 Spanish Super Cup, 2011/12 Europa League, 2017/18, 2012 European Super Cup, 2018.

Not miss twice be runner up Champions League season 2013–14, 2015–16

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