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Saul Niguez Reveals Plans to Retire at Atlético Madrid Despite Barcelona Interest

Atlético Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has stated he has no interest in leaving Diego Simeone’s side, and he wants to continue playing for Los Rojiblancos until retirement despite interest from Barcelona.

Saul broke into the Rojiblancos first team during the 2013/14 campaign and has been key to Simeone’s system since. Last July the 23-year-old signed a nine-year contract - one of the longest in football history - keeping him at the Wanda Metropolitano until June 2026.

Saul was asked on Radio Nacional Espana if he planned to spend his entire career at Atlético, and answered: “That’s why I signed a long-term contract.