Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signing of Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto for £15 million, according to reports emanating from Spain. Back in April, it was learned that Vietto was open to a move to Atletico Madrid with many pointing towards the Argentine striker's relationship with Diego Simeone. Simeone signed Vietto from Estudiantes while he […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has come to the defense of striker Mario Mandzukic, whose first season in Spain has come under criticism from sections of the Spanish press. After the Croatia international arrived from Bayern Munich and Diego Costa departed the Spanish capital for Chelsea, it was inevitable that Mandzukic's performances would be compared […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is not thinking about Real Madrid's injury problems heading into Wednesday's decisive Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was learned earlier today that striker Karim Benzema will be the third key member of the club to miss the crucial Champions League encounter tomorrow. The France international […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has conceded that Real Madrid have more individual talent than his side. Despite boasting one the world's most expensive squads and currently holding a seven-point advantage over their city rivals on the La Liga table, Real Madrid have failed to defeat Atletico in six previous matches this season (four losses and two draws). The last […]

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid have ten finals remaining before the end of the season, with the manager stressing that Saturday's match at Cordoba is the most important one. Atletico are currently a point behind third place Valencia in La Liga, and Simeone has set the target of finishing as high as possible on the […]

Diego Simeone has delivered a video message to Atletico Madrid supporters and players following his contract renewal. Simeone extended his deal with the club until June 2020 earlier this week. It is understood Atletico Madrid made the manager the highest paid member of its squad – Simeone will reportedly earn £4.5 million per season. In a video […]

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes playing for manager Diego Simeone is a way of life. The product of Atletico's youth system has been with the club since he was eight years old. Now, at 23, he is a Spain international and is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe. Koke has been an integral part to […]

Manchester City have denied making an offer to, or being interested in, Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone. With City looking set to go trophyless this season, there has been plenty of talk of late about the prospect of manager Manuel Pellegrini being replaced in the summer. Simeone – who Atletico on Tuesday confirmed had signed […]

Diego Simeone is excited about the future of Atletico Madrid and is happy with the club's continued commitment to growth. Earlier this morning, news broke of Simeone's contract renewal with the Spanish champions. The deal will see the 44-year-old remain with Atletico Madrid until June 2020, and makes him the highest paid member of the […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has extended his current deal with the club until 2020. An official announcement is expected later today. The agreement includes the Argentine himself and his entire staff, made up of assistants German 'Mono' Burgos and Juan Vizcaino; physios Oscar Ortega, Carlos Menedez and Ivan Rafael Dian Infante; goalkeeper coach Pablo […]

Atletico Madrid are expected to announced the contract renewal of Diego Simeone in a few days, according to the manager's agent. Last month, both Simeone and the club confirmed negotiations were underway to extend the Argentine boss' current deal in Madrid past its expiration date of June 2017. The Spanish publication Marca would later report […]

Today in Madrid will undoubtedly be a spectacle. On a normal match day, Atletico's stadium, the Vicente Calderon, is one of the loudest and most intimidating grounds in European soccer. But tonight, the stadium – which was inaugurated in 1966 when it was called the Estadio Manzanares – will have its foundation shaken to the core […]

Atletico Madrid's poor disciplinary record is threatening the club's domestic and European title charge this season. Diego Simeone's side have been labeled "violent" by sections of the media. However, while the team's style of play might not be as visually appealing as other clubs, Atletico have been praised by opposing managers for their cohesion and […]

Atletico Madrid are prepared to make manager Diego Simeone the highest paid member of its squad, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. Simeone is the hottest managerial property in world soccer, with the Argentine being heavily-linked with Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in recent months. In just over three years at the helm, the […]