Atletico Madrid President, Enrique Cerezo has publicly confirmed that Diego Simeone is not leaving the club despite recent rumors that they have started the process of finding his replacement.
Since joining the team as manager almost 13 years ago, Simeone has led them to their most prosperous era and made Los Colchoneros the third-biggest force in Spanish football.
However, Simeone has recently been questioned routinely following two unsuccessful seasons and a lackluster start to the current campaign.
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According to Football Espana, Cerezo was quizzed about the future of Simeone in a recent interview with MD.
He said: “It’s not strange [the speculation] nor does it annoy me, the questions that you ask always, I don’t know how you don’t get bored, because you’re always asking the same questions.”
“We are happy with the manager, we have a great squad, we’re in the top three and within touching distance of top. If we look at the situation, I think it’s very good, so I don’t understand why we’re asking if he’s staying, if he’s going.
“What interests us is winning today. The manager is not going anywhere and nor is anyone else. Here everyone is happy. And you guys, when we win, even if the match is not to your liking, should say ‘well done’ for winning.”
Atleti are billed for an away test against Sparta Praha in the UEFA Champions League, after which they will take a trip down to Real Valladolid over the weekend.
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