SIMEONE SIGNS A CONTRACT EXTENSION UNTIL 2020!
Sorry to yell, but I can't help it. This news is the best news an Atleti fan could hear. Simeone took over the team in December 2001, a team that was listless and struggling -- in fact, the team had just been eliminated in La Copa del Rey by Albacete, a team from Segunda B. Since then, it's been a dream-like ride with Cholo at the helm. The team has won a Europa League, a Copa del Rey, a UEFA Super Cup, a Liga Supercopa, and, most importantly, La Liga. More than the wins, though, the team has formed an identity -- Atletico is tough team that plays with grit and aggressiveness. At times, I'd like to see Atletico display more offensive creativity, but it's hard to argue with the style when the results are so good.
Furthermore, Simeone's long-term extension corresponds with the partnering with one of China's richest men, who bought 20% of the club, and the construction of the new stadium. This increased injection of capital will strengthen Atletico and provide increased stability.
During the announcement, when asked about his plans, Simeone responds: "We're just concerned about our next match about Cordoba." Game by game, even when the next game is against the fading Cordoba, these next five years promise to be exciting.
Sorry to yell, but I can't help it. This news is the best news an Atleti fan could hear. Simeone took over the team in December 2001, a team that was listless and struggling -- in fact, the team had just been eliminated in La Copa del Rey by Albacete, a team from Segunda B. Since then, it's been a dream-like ride with Cholo at the helm. The team has won a Europa League, a Copa del Rey, a UEFA Super Cup, a Liga Supercopa, and, most importantly, La Liga. More than the wins, though, the team has formed an identity -- Atletico is tough team that plays with grit and aggressiveness. At times, I'd like to see Atletico display more offensive creativity, but it's hard to argue with the style when the results are so good.
Furthermore, Simeone's long-term extension corresponds with the partnering with one of China's richest men, who bought 20% of the club, and the construction of the new stadium. This increased injection of capital will strengthen Atletico and provide increased stability.
During the announcement, when asked about his plans, Simeone responds: "We're just concerned about our next match about Cordoba." Game by game, even when the next game is against the fading Cordoba, these next five years promise to be exciting.