It was widely understood that one detail would soon be settled: a signature. Diego Pablo Simeone extended his tenure with Atlético, signing a new contract through June 30, 2027, at the club’s Metropolitano offices. The agreement confirms the continuation of a project that began when he arrived in December 2011, reshaping the red and white identity and guiding the team through a period of sustained success.
To grasp Atlético’s current era, Simeone’s influence is essential. Since his arrival, the club has enjoyed one of its strongest stretches, capturing eight major trophies: two league titles in 2013–14 and 2020–21; a Copa del Rey in 2012–13; two Europa League titles in 2013–14 and 2020–21; two European Super Cups in 2012 and 2018; and the Spanish Super Cup in 2014. The club has also reached two Champions League finals, in 2014 and 2016, underscoring a period of high-level competition across domestic and continental stages.
In 642 matches under Simeone’s leadership, Atlético has secured 380 victories. The losses stand at roughly 18 percent, reflecting a strong win profile over a long run. This makes Simeone not only the longest-serving Atlético manager in official matches but also the person who has guided the team for the most consecutive seasons in the modern league era, highlighting his enduring impact on the club’s philosophy and performance.
Atlético has consistently progressed to the group stage of the Champions League since the first season under Simeone’s watch. This consistency is notable, with commentators pointing out that only a select group of European clubs have matched this level of stability in the last decade and a half, reinforcing Atlético’s standing in the upper echelon of European football. The sustained performance has become a hallmark of Simeone’s tenure, a defining feature of the club’s modern identity and competitive ambitions.