Atlético: who will succeed Diego Simeone?

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·8 March 2026

Atlético: who will succeed Diego Simeone?

The name of Jürgen Klopp is circulating as a potential future manager on the Madrid bench.

Atlético: who will succeed Diego Simeone?

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An iconic figure at Atlético de Madrid since 2011, Diego Simeone could be nearing the end of his long reign at the club.

With his contract set to expire in less than a year and a half, the Madrid board is reportedly starting to consider the future and the identity of the next head coach. The goal is to find a profile capable of maintaining the competitive DNA instilled by the Argentine manager.

🚨 Jürgen Klopp is reportedly in negotiations with Apollo, the majority shareholder of Atlético Madrid. The coach likes the profile of Atlético as they are seen as “underdogs” compared to Real Madrid and Barcelona and he sees it as an interesting challenge for his career. 😳🇪🇸
– Saturday, 7 March 2026

According to several sources, Jürgen Klopp's name is being discussed internally. The former Liverpool FC manager, now involved with Red Bull’s football project, could be tempted by a return to the dugout. Another candidate being mentioned is Filipe Luís, a former player highly regarded by Atlético fans and recently turned coach. For now, nothing has been decided.

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