Diego Simeone will remain the coach of Atlético Madrid for the time being. The reigning champion of Spain announces through the official channels that the 51-year-old coach has signed a new contract with los Colchoneros. Simeone’s previous contract ran until mid-2022, but he has now signed for two years in the Spanish capital.
Simeone, former player of Sevilla, Atlético, Internazionale and Lazio, among others, started his coaching career in 2006 at the Argentine Racing Club. He then worked for Estudiantes, River Plate, San Lorenzo, Catania and again Racing Club before joining Atlético in January 2012. In six months, Simeone and Atlético will celebrate the tenth anniversary of what is still an extremely happy marriage.
For the time being, Simeone won two league titles (2014 and 2021), the Copa del Rey (2013), the Spanish Supercup (2015), the Europa League twice (2012 and 2018) and the European Supercup twice (2013 and 2019) with Atlético. Atlético has done a lot to keep the Argentinian on board for the time being, because according to ASH Simeone receives an annual credit of around 24 million euros. If Lionel Messi actually leaves Barcelona, Simeone will be the highest paid person in LaLiga ahead of Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann (both €20 million) and Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard (17 million €).
In addition to Simeone, his entire staff – consisting of Óscar Ortega (physical trainer), Pablo Vercellone (goalkeeper coach), Nelson Vivas (assistant coach) and Hernán Bonvinvini (assistant coach) – have also signed a new agreement, which will run until mid-2024. contract. Simeone guided Atlético to the eleventh league title in club history last season. Stayed in an exciting title race los Colchoneros Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead.
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