Argentinian football manager Diego Simeone has committed to an extension of his contract with the Spanish club Atletico Madrid. Simeone, who joined the club in December 2011, has now inked a new deal that binds him to Atletico until 2027. The club made this announcement through an official statement on Thursday, as reported by Naija News.
Atletico Madrid emphasized the significant success achieved under Simeone’s guidance. As a former midfielder for the club, Simeone holds the coaching record for the highest number of games managed, totaling 642 matches.
Throughout his tenure, Simeone has secured eight trophies, including two Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, two Europa League trophies, two European Super Cups, and one Spanish Super Cup. The team also reached the Champions League finals in 2014 and 2016. Overseeing 642 matches, Simeone boasts an impressive record of 380 victories, with a defeat rate of only 18 percent. As of now, Atletico Madrid holds the fourth position in the Liga table.