Simeone will be Atlético manager next season | OneFootball

There are continuing developments regarding the future of part of the Atlético de Madrid squad. The international break is bringing confirmed departures such as Griezmann’s, as well as rumors surrounding players like Koke and Julián Alvarez. The latest concerns Simeone, who, according to Diario AS, will remain Atlético’s coach next season, in 2026-27. The club and the Argentine have agreed to continue together for the final year of his contract and not activate the clause that would have allowed him to leave this coming summer.

So, despite the self-serving speculation from certain media circles, there will be Simeone for quite some time. In addition, this report states that the arrival of the Apollo Group will not affect the Madrid club’s immediate plans regarding the Argentine. Despite interest from several clubs, especially in Italy, such as Inter, Cholo Simeone will stay for at least one more year, and Bucero and Alemany are already working on building next season’s squad, with Cholo at the helm. The coach is aware of the moves being made ahead of the summer.

2027… AND MAYBE MORE

According to Diario AS itself, the commitment from both parties is that, once the current season is over, they will sit down to talk and assess whether or not to extend Simeone ’s contract with Atlético by one more year, until the summer of 2028.

A situation that remains up in the air, as the report says there is no urgency and that nothing is certain yet. What is clear is that this conversation has been postponed until next summer, especially with the team involved in the Copa del Rey final and still chasing objectives in the UEFA Champions League. After that, the decision will rest solely with Simeone and Atlético de Madrid. What is certain is that the Argentine will remain in charge of the Metropolitano dugout for one more year.

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