Diego Simeone has asked Atletico Madrid to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Cristian Romero if they want him to continue at the club, amidst interest from Chelsea.
Chelsea have already started planning for life without Liam Rosenior. They could show him the exit door if he fails to meet his European objectives. According to a report from Fichajes, the Blues have their eyes on Diego Simeone as the ideal candidate to replace him.
They have already put forward a tempting proposal to bring the Argentine manager to Stamford Bridge to lead their ambitious project. Since the English club can trigger his release clause to get him out of his contract at Atletico, Simeone knows he has significant leverage.
The 55-year-old has decided to use it in order to further bolster his squad at the Madrid-based club. He has made his demands known to the board to continue at the club. He wants the club to sign Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Tottenham’s Cristian Romero this summer.
Simeone has been in charge of Atletico for 15 years now, and during his time at the club, he has ensured they continue to be one of the most dominant teams in Spain. He has led them to two La Liga titles and has helped them reach multiple Champions League finals.
While the ongoing campaign hasn’t gone according to plan, he has once again ensured they make it to the semi-finals of the UCL. Given the kind of impact he has had over the years, Atletico want to retain his services. But they do have a massive sporting as well as financial decision at their hands.
Simeone’s demand to continue at Atletico
Simeone wants to compete for major titles, and he believes signing players like Romero and Mac Allister could help their cause. They lack quality as well as leadership at the back, and the Tottenham centre-back has been on the Argentine manager’s wishlist for years.
With Spurs fighting for survival in the English top flight, this summer could be Atletico’s best chance to secure his services. Romero seems keen on the move, which will certainly help their cause.
Securing the services of Mac Allister won’t be that straightforward, as he remains an integral part of Liverpool’s plans. But they could sanction his departure for the right price, as the club looks to raise funds to revamp their midfield. Simeone wants him at Atletico as he could help them control the tempo of games and will also create a lot of chances for their forwards.
These two signings could completely transform Atletico, exactly what the Argentine wants. While the offer from Chelsea is tempting, he wants to continue in Spain. However, it will be interesting to see if the Madrid-based club is willing to meet his demands.
