Atlético move to extend Simeone's deal with 2027 expiry looming

📰 Atlético are preparing to extend Diego Simeone's contract, which expires in the summer of 2027, AS reports. 📌 Key points 📝 Atlético's hierarchy are preparing renewal talks with Simeone. 📅 His current contract runs until 30 June 2027. 🤝 AS says both the coach and the club want to carry on. ⏳ The club are in no rush and an announcement could come in winter. 🔍 Simeone wants to see how his rebuilt side performs first. 📝 What happened 🗞️ According to AS, keeping Simeone is Atlético's top priority. The paper reports that 'Simeone wants to stay, the club, in principle, also, and the agreement should not pose a major problem for all parties'. ⏳ The talks are not expected to be rushed, however. Discussions could take place during international breaks or over Christmas, with an announcement mooted for the winter. 🔍 Simeone reportedly wants to see how the heavily reshaped squad performs early in the season before committing to another long cycle. 👀 The same report also covered Marcos Llorente's contract situation. Bayern Munich are among those monitoring him, but the midfielder is said to prefer staying at Atlético. 📊 By the numbers • Current contract ends: 30 June 2027 • Appointed: late 2011, now in his 15th year or so • Atlético in La Liga: 16 points from seven games, 2nd 🔭 Why it matters Simeone has been the face of Atlético since late 2011, turning them into regulars on the European stage. A new deal would also quieten talk linking him with the Argentina job or Serie A. Atlético resume their league campaign at Alavés on 10 October and host Manchester United in the Champions League on 13 October.