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Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid Agree on 2-Year Contract Extension

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has agreed a new two-year contract extension with the club, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

The La Liga side relayed the news on their Twitter account, with Simeone now contracted until 2020 with the capital club:

Atlético de Madrid

Diego Pablo @Simeone renews for two seasons! https://t.co/gQ9pMtF4lC #OleOleOle https://t.co/un3d75YqYn

2017-9-5 10:21:12

Simeone has been in charge of Atletico since 2011, and during that time he has built up a reputation as one of the outstanding managers in world football.

In 2013-14 he led Atletico to an unexpected title triumph.