Primera Liga: Diego Simeone signs new Atletico Madrid contract

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March 24th, 2015
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Head coach Diego Simeone has signed a contract extension with Atletico Madrid. The new deal will keep him at the reigning Spanish champions until 2020. Simeone, aged 44, has led the club to glory since he has taken charge in 2011, culminating with the Primera Liga title last season and the 2012 Europa League trophy.

They have also reached the final of the Champions League last season but lost to Real Madrid. Now they can have revenge as they face their arch rivals in the Champions League quarter finals. "I am here because I'm convinced the club will continue to grow," Simeone said.

The Argentinian boss is regarded as one of the best coaches in European football and has been linked with a few prestigious clubs, including Manchester City. "Nobody embodies the values of our club more so than Simeone," said Atletico club president Enrique Cerezo. Last season's Primera Liga title was the first for Atletico since 1996.

Atletico Madrid are 16/1 at Bet365 to win the Champions League this season.

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