Chelsea are reportedly interested in appointing Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as their next head coach.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are determined to get the deal done for Diego Simeone, and it remains to be seen whether they succeed. Liam Rosenior is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to life in the Premier League with Chelsea.
Chelsea have lost more games since the start of March than any other side in Europe’s top 5 leagues 🫨📉
Pressure is piling on Liam Rosenior 👀 pic.twitter.com/1RjSvrPbxg
— LiveScore (@livescore) April 18, 2026
The Blues are struggling right now, and they could easily miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification. Apart from their poor results, the performances have been quite underwhelming. There has been a lack of effort from the players as well. It remains to be seen whether the Chelsea manager can turn things around in the coming weeks.
Chelsea have still been outrun by every single Premier League team in every single Premier League game this season.
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) April 20, 2026
Missing out on Champions League qualification would be devastating for them. The Blues have spent a lot of money in recent years, and they need to balance the books. The revenue from Champions League qualification will be crucial for them. Meanwhile, the Chelsea manager has a long-term contract until 2032. Sacking him will be an expensive decision for Chelsea. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Chelsea haven’t won a Premier League game since early March 😬
Where will they 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 under Liam Rosenior this season with just five games to go? 📊 pic.twitter.com/5Z7W1RA1DW
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) April 20, 2026
Diego Simeone would be a superb option for Chelsea
Meanwhile, Simeone is highly rated across Europe, and he has done an exceptional job at Atletico Madrid. He has kept them competitive against Real Madrid and Barcelona despite working with limited resources. Atletico Madrid have made it to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals this season, and it will be interesting to see if he can guide them to a major trophy.
The 55-year-old South American has managed 790 matches for Atletico Madrid, averaging 1.98 points per game. In addition, he has won the La Liga title twice with them, the Europa League twice and has finished as the runner-up in two Champions League finals. He has also delivered domestic trophies, such as the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Simeone has also won two UEFA Super Cups.
It remains to be seen whether he is prepared to move to the Premier League. The Argentine tactician has been linked with a move to England in the past as well. There is no doubt that he’s a quality manager. He has built a formidable unit at the Spanish club, and he could do a lot more at a club with substantial resources.
Chelsea will be able to back Simeone significantly in the transfer market, and he could build a title-winning team with them. However, the 55-year-old has an exciting project at Atletico Madrid, and it will be quite surprising if he decides to leave them.