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Saul could be among world's best midfielders, Simeone proclaims

Saul Niguez has the potential to become one of the world's best midfielders, according to his Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone claims Saul Niguez has the potential to become one of the world's best midfielders.

Saul, 22, emerged from the youth set-up to make his first-team debut in 2012, having started out across the Spanish capital at Real Madrid's academy.

A season-long loan at Rayo Vallecano in 2013-14, the campaign in which Atleti won LaLiga, proved a formative experience, the midfielder returning to stake a regular claim in the starting XI at Vicente Calderon and helping the Rojiblancos to reach the Champions League final last year.