After more than a decade on the Atlético Madrid bench, Diego Simeone seems less untouchable than before. If the results remain solid, several observers believe that the Argentine technician's cycle could come to an end. His speech, so unifying since 2011, sometimes seems less impactful, and the idea of a departure at the end of the season begins to emerge as a real possibility.
Simeone threatened? Former player's words sow trouble
These doubts were revived by a former pillar of the colchonero locker room. In an interview given to the Cadena SERSaúl Ñíguez, now at Flamengo, recounted his last discussion with Simeone, when the latter told him that he was no longer counting on him. The Spanish midfielder took the opportunity to deliver a strong message: “If one day the message no longer gets through, it will leave. It's his way of being. »
Saúl also praised Simeone's “gift” for keeping his team energized and getting the best out of everyone. For him, the Cholo remains a model of leadership, capable of questioning himself after each hard blow. But he admits to having felt, upon his return from Chelsea in 2022, “some fatigue » at the Argentine coach.
A future still unclear
Simeone, under contract until 2026, has let nothing leak out about his intentions. If Atlético finishes the season well, the project could be extended. Otherwise, a “natural” departure can no longer be ruled out. After fourteen years of reign, the question is no longer taboo: is the end of an era looming?
