Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is ready to turn to Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fullkrug as his replacement for Alvaro Morata. Atletico eyeing Fullkrug move Striker keen on Dortmund exit Morata has joined AC Milan WHAT HAPPENED?Morata's exit has left Atletico with a hole to fill up front, and Simeone believes Fullkrug could be his new No. 9. According to AS, the Germany international...Full Story »

DIEGO SIMEONE is not letting a knee operation get in the way of his summer plans. The Atletico Madrid boss went under the knife at the end of the season. Diego Simeone is on holiday in Ibiza Credit: Splash Wife Carla Pereyra soaks up the sun Credit: Splash And he has been snapped enjoying a dip while wearing a knee brace in Ibiza. Simeone, 54, looked in decent shape despite his injury as he...Full Story »

Coach Diego Simeone praised Atletico Madrid's performance in their 2-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, but lamented his side's inability to take the chances which could have given them a greater advantage in the quarterfinal tie. Atletico dominated much of the first leg at the Metropolitano on Wednesday, with Rodrigo de Paul putting them ahead in the fourth minute and Samuel Lino...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone has extended his contract with the club, as announced on the official website. The Argentine coach has signed a new agreement that will be in effect until June 30, 2027. Simeone has been leading the Madrid-based club since 2011. Under his guidance, the team has won two La Liga titles in 2014 and 2021, the Copa del Rey in 2013, and the Spanish Super ...Full Story »

The Atletico Madrid striker collapsed in agony while playing a friendly on loan for Alaves against fellow Spaniards Burgos. Giuliano Simeone was in agony, while players on both sides were in shock Simeone Junior was clapped off the field on his way to hospital The former Real Zaragoza loanee, 20, was tripped as he burst clear on the right touchline near the halfway line in the 86th minute. C...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier opened up on playing under Diego Simeone, admitting the Atletico Madrid manager is "different" to work with. Tripper jokes about "different" Simeone Played under him from 2019 to 2022 Atletico have overperformed under Argentine WHAT HAPPENED? Trippier, nowadays a Newcastle mainstay, played under the Argentine boss at Atleti for two-and-a-half seasons between 2019 and 2022...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid marked manager Diego Simeone's record 613th game as coach with a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, on Saturday. Dutch forward Memphis Depay marked his first start for the club with two goals and substitute Alvaro Morata also bagged a brace in the win that saw Simeone overtake Luis Aragones for the most games as Atletico coach. "It's hard to explain...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone complained that Real Madrid receive preferential treatment from referees after a straight red card was shown to Angel Correa in a 1-1 draw against their rivals in Saturday's derby. Simeone was fuming over referee Gil Manzano's sending off of Atletico forward Correa in the 64th minute after an elbow to the chest of defender Antonio Rudiger with the score 0-0...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are considering replacing coach Diego Simeone at the end of this season. Simeone has a deal to 2024, but could be asked to leave this summer as the team struggles. El Chiringuito's Javi de la Pena is reporting Atletico have already sent out feelers to one potential replacement. De la Pena stated: "Atletico has already contacted the environment of Luis Enrique to train the te...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he is having a tough time getting Joao Felix to hit top form amid reports he wants to leave the club. Joao Felix reportedly wants Atletico exit Simeone admits struggles to coach attacker Coach determined to resolve situation WHAT HAPPENED? It was reported on Friday that the Portuguese attacker has asked the club to sell him as early as January a...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is eager to sign unhappy Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo. That's according to Spanish expert Guillem Balague. Balague tweeted: "Manchester United have considered the departure of #CR7 for a while, Ragnick thought getting rid of him was essential for the good of the team. "But only one club really interested but can't adjust the numbers. "[Die...Full Story »

German giants Borussia Dortmund are once again hot on the tails of a new center forward this summer after reports have confirmed Die Schwarzgelben is targetting 27-year-old Giovanni Simeone. Simeone is coming off a fantastic season on loan at Hellas Verona last term where he scored 17 goals in Serie A while also providing six assists in the league. That return made him the second-highest Sout...Full Story »

Diego Simeone has stated that he will refuse to stay silent amid his ex-wife Carolina Baldini continuing to talk about their split. The former couple split in 2010, and the Atletico Madrid boss has criticised her for her willingness to still speak about it in the press. "I am tired of [Carolina Baldini] still speaking about it 15 years later," Simeone told La Nacion. "Even more so knowing t...Full Story »

Phil Foden may have been targeted by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night but at least the Manchester City star could see the funny side of the bruising encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano. City ground out a goalless draw in Spain to progress to the last four of the Champions League with a 1-0 aggregate win over Atletico. While the match may have lacked goals, it was packed full of drama, fou...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has paid tribute to Kieran Trippier ahead of his switch to Newcastle United. The Magpies have formally submitted a £12million deal plus £3million in add-ons for the England right-back. And Simeone has all but confirmed Trippier is on his way to St. James' Park. "I always look at the positive things, I am grateful to Trippier for all the time h...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE hope to seal a deal for Kieran Trippier in the coming days after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone confirmed he wants to leave. The England full-back was the last player off the pitch as he appeared to say farewell to the Atletico fans after their 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has confirmed Kieran Trippier has an offer from Newcastle T...Full Story »

Diego Simeone has refused to rule out Joao Felix leaving Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The 22-year-old joined from Benfica in 2019 in a deal worth €126 million -- the second highest fee ever paid to sign a teenager -- but has failed to perform consistently since, or find a regular place in Simeone's starting team. "I always understand everything, I'm open to everything,...Full Story »

Diego Simeone has admitted that he wanted to bring Lionel Messi to Atletico Madrid this summer, saying he called Luis Suarez to ask if a deal was possible. Messi became a free agent when his Barcelona contract expired on June 30, and planned to stay until the club announced that financial problems would prevent them from registering a new, agreed deal. The 34-year-old eventually signed for P...Full Story »