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Simeone confirms contract talks for Oblak

The Slovenia international looks set to extend his stay at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid have opened contract talks with goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

The Slovenia international has developed into one of the world's top goalkeepers under Simeone's tutelage.

He was linked with Liverpool and Chelsea in the last transfer window and Simeone confirmed Atletico are keen to get Oblak to commit his future to the Rojiblancos.

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"I know the club is working in order to make Jan stay," Simeone told reporters on Friday. "We talked with him this week and he knows what he wants and needs.