Diego Pablo Simeone has secured a fresh three-year contract extension with Atlético de Madrid, ensuring his continued leadership of the team through 2027.
Atlético is set to formally confirm the renewal of Simeone’s deal in the near future. The current agreement was due to expire at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but the club and the coach agreed on a new term that will keep him at the Vicente Calderón stadia until mid-2027.
Reports across multiple outlets indicate that Simeone initially proposed a two-season extension, targeting 2026. However, a compromise was reached in which the Argentine manager agreed to lower his salary in exchange for a third season. Even with the adjustment, Simeone is positioned to remain among the highest earners in world football, reflecting his status and the value he brings to the club. Historically, the Argentinian coach received a substantial annual remuneration, a figure that has been widely reported in the media.
Since taking charge of Atlético in 2011, Simeone has overseen twelve seasons with the club and looks set to continue beyond the milestone of a dozen. If he completes the new agreement, he will be 15 years into his tenure when it ends, a tenure growth that underscores his long-standing association with the club and its project.
Under Simeone’s guidance, Atlético has solidified its status as a top contender in Spanish and European football. He has helped the squad win two La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey, two Europa League trophies, two European Super Cups, and a Spanish Super Cup. The team has also reached the Champions League final twice during his leadership, though those finals concluded with defeats to Real Madrid on both occasions. The balance of success and near-misses is part of the narrative surrounding Simeone’s era at the club, highlighting both the achievements and the competitive pressure that comes with constant title contention.
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In remarks made to the board ahead of a high-stakes group stage clash involving Atlético and Glasgow Celtic, club president Enrique Cerezo affirmed the commitment to Simeone’s continued role. He stated that the renewal would come to fruition because it reflects a shared desire among everyone involved. Cerezo emphasized that Simeone’s own wishes regarding his future would ultimately determine the length of his stay, noting that the club supports his decisions while recognizing his exceptional value. The sentiment conveyed suggested a mutual understanding: Simeone would remain on Atlético’s bench as long as he wished to do so, a stance that aligns with the club’s ambition and the manager’s influence over the project.
It is clear from these discussions that the renewal is founded on a combination of respect, strategic alignment, and a recognition of the stability Simeone provides. The commitment underscores the importance Atlético places on continuity, tactical identity, and the experience that comes with a long leadership tenure. As the team continues to compete at the highest levels, the renewed agreement sets the stage for further progress in domestic and continental competitions.
Note: All updates regarding the contract are reported through official club communications and widely observed media outlets.