Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has beaten former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to the top spot on the list of the highest-paid managers in world football. According to France Football via Goal, the Atletico Madrid boss finished at the top of the list of the top 20 highest-paid managers. Diego Simeone had a total income of £35m ahead of Jose Mourinho (£26.6m) Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry had a brief three-month stint at French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco before he was sacked earlier this year and he’s third on the list with the total income of £21.9m. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (£20.6m) and Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde (£19.7m) complete the top five. Why I left Arsenal, interesting Nigerian reveals Jose Mourinho is presently … [Read more...]
United consider another Argentine as Mourinho’s replacement
Another Argentina manager Diego Simeone is being considered by English Premier League side Manchester United as a replacement for their sacked coach Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils sacked the Portuguese boss late last year for failing to pull out good results and recording the worst start in 28 years of the club’s history. However, the Red Devils had appointed a former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim coach that will take charge at the club for the rest of the season but they are still keen to land a long-term successor who would take charge at the end of the season. £27m offered, 17-goal striker could make a surprise move to Arsenal This makes the Old Trafford side to consider Diego Simeone as they hope to tempt him away from the Spanish La … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal must join Atletico Madrid in the race for this youngster
Spanish side Villarreal are facing an uphill task to move completely out of the relegation zone. The team are far from their usual convincing form right from the start of the campaign. They've lost seven, won three, from 16 League matches played so far. However, one man has been a standout player in the team and many clubs are beginning to make move for his signature. Samuel Chukwueze, 19, got promoted to the club's first-team squad in September after series of fine display with the reserve team. The youngster hasn't looked back since his promotion to the senior team. He has scored four goals and he's being likened to Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben. The Nigerian international is being tracked by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone who is very much … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid swoop to sign £25m Arsenal target
Spanish La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid are reportedly making moves to hijack the deal for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico who has been on Arsenal radar for some weeks. Los Rojiblancos are desperate for a new defender knowing that star player Filipe Luis is already running out of age having already clocked 33 while the North London side are making efforts to replace Spanish defender Nacho Monreal with the highly rated left full-back. Diego Simeon is not leaving anything to chance to have the player as he is reported to have had his bid set and will move in on the player once the winter transfer window reopens in coming weeks. Unai Emery makes the final decision on who should replace Welbeck Nicolas Tagliafico has got a price tag of about £25 million … [Read more...]
Fabregas on his way to Spain, report
Emerging report says Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas would be joining Spanish outlet Atletico Madrid when leaves the Stamford Bridge. Fabregas' future with the Blues remains uncertain with the numerous options they have got in the middle. The former Arsenal star has seen less playing time this term and that has been a concern for him. With Atletico showing serious interest in the Chelsea star, it could be an easy decision for him to make. There is no indication that a move away from the club would be stopped by the Stamford Bridge side so as to cash in on him. With his contract expected to end at the summer, Fabregas is yet to agree on a new deal with his employers and that will obviously make him a free agent. According to The Mirror, the Spanish … [Read more...]
No, I’m Not Joining Chelsea, I Prefer Manchester United
There are widespread speculations Chelsea are planning to replace manager Antonio Conte with Diego Simeon. However, according to new reports, the Argentine boss has made it known he isn't interested in moving to Stamford Bridge anytime soon. Conte is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of this season, and Simeone has emerged as the club's top managerial target. The premier league champions keep struggling this term to replicate what we saw them did last season, and they are now looking for a high-profile replacement for Conte. The likes of Luis Enrique and Carlo Ancelotti are also linked with the defending premier league champions, but it is understood Simeone is the most preferred one. However, according to the Times, Diego Simeone said he doesn't … [Read more...]