Atletico Madrid Boss Drops Major Future Hint: “Everyone Would Like To Coach Inter Milan”

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has refused to rule out the possibility of taking charge of Inter Milan in the future.

Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, El Cholo hinted at a potential return to San Siro.

Diego Simeone spent two years at Inter between 1997 and 1999 before joining Lazio.

However, the 55-year-old has spent his entire managerial career in Europe at Atletico Madrid.

Indeed, he is one of the longest-serving managers in Europe’s traditional top-five leagues.

Simeone assumed managerial reins at the Metropolitano Stadium in 2011, turning Los Rojiblancos into a force to be reckoned with.

During his 14-year stint in Madrid, Simeone has won eight major titles, including two La Liga trophies.

Furthermore, he helped Atletico reach two Champions League finals, only to lose both to arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Simeone will be in the opposite dugout when Inter take on Atletico later tonight.

With only two wins from the opening four Champions League outings, Atletico’s hopes of securing a top-eight finish are hanging by a thread.

Therefore, Simeone will put his love for Inter aside.

Atletico Madrid Manager Diego Simeone Open to Taking Charge of Inter Milan

Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone reacts during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) semi final first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 7, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Asked whether he would coach Inter in the future, Simeone replied: “It won’t depend only on me.

“However, it’s normal that a strong team like Inter is one everyone would love to manage.

“I’m very happy at Atletico, but in the course of my career, I imagine it could happen.”

Meanwhile, he expects a ‘tough’ game tonight.

“We have a group that fights together and can decide matches even with players coming off the bench,” Simeone added.

“It will be a tough game. Inter attacks very well and has the personality to play offensive football.

“They’ve done it like this for many years. We’ll have to play the match in a way that allows us to hurt them where we think we can.”

Yet, Simeone doesn’t see any similarities between Atletico and Inter in terms of their playing styles.

“I don’t think so. They have a more ‘mechanical’ style, and we play differently; we adapt to how the opponent plays.