Tag: Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira (L) vies with Real Betis' Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on October 24, 2020. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

25yo Arsenal man still struggling at Atletico Madrid

After his brief return to the Atletico Madrid La Liga starting lineup in late January, Lucas Torreira has returned to a bench role for the team.
Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira (L) vies with Real Betis' Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on October 24, 2020. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Torreira was withdrawn at half-time in tactical Simeone decision

Lucas Torreira came off at half-time in Atletico Madrid's match against Real Betis on Saturday, reportedly in a tactical decision by Diego Simeone.

Lacazette top of Atletico Madrid hit-list for summer signings

Alexandre Lacazette is top of the list of candidates that Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid to sign this summer, but will Arsenal sell?
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Marc Roca of RCD Espanyol celebrates victory after the La Liga match between RCD Espanyol and RCD Mallorca at RCDE Stadium on February 09, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid close in on Marc Roca as potential Partey replacement

Atletico Madrid are closing in on the summer signing of Marc Roca from Espanyol, with the suggestion he could replace Thomas Partey.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Simeone & Atletico aren’t planning to let Lemar go yet

Diego Simeone isn't giving up on Thomas Lemar and Atletico Madrid aren't planning to sell him on this summer, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira a priority for Napoli but face Atletico Madrid competition

Lucas Torreira is a wanted man and there are a number of top clubs willing to pounce on his unhappiness playing out of position under Unai Emery, but will Freddie make him any happier?
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid target Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann

Atletico Madrid are targeting Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Lauren: Simeone wouldn’t fit in with Arsenal

Former Arsenal full-back Lauren thinks Diego Simeone wouldn't suit Arsenal, despite some supporters calling for the manager to replace Arsene Wenger.
n this composite image a comparison has been made between Manager Diego Simeone of Club Atletico de Madrid (L) and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal . Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid meet in one of the UEFA Europa League Semi Finals over two legs. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Diego Simeone of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla at Wanda Metropolitano on September 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Simeone: I haven’t spoken with anyone at Arsenal about replacing Wenger

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists he hasn't spoken to anyone at Arsenal about replacing Arsene Wenger, and admits he has a massive amount of respect for the departing coach.

Simeone: Arsenal are our strongest remaining rival with an important and capable manager

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone thinks Arsenal are their strongest rival remaining in the Europa League, thanks largely to manager Arsene Wenger.

Simeone meets with Dybala as Manchester United make offer

Atletico Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, has met with Paulo Dybala to sound him out about a move to La Liga to replace Antoine Griezmann who is expected to leave this summer for Barcelona.

4 managers who could replace Wenger this summer

To say Arsenal are struggling under Arsene Wenger is a bit of an understatement, but if the club do decide to change manager, who could come in to replace him?

Atletico invite bids from Arsenal and Chelsea for Carrasco

Atletico Madrid are inviting bids for Yannick Carrasco, after the Belgian international reportedly fell out with teammates in the dressing room.

10 Arsenal stories you may have missed: Alexis in Europa League squad, Gazidis gets...

Arsenal name star forward in their Europa League squad, while the club’s chief executive takes on a new role with UEFA. Fans also vote which person they hold most accountable for the Gunners' demise too.

Fans fume as Diego Simeone signs a new contract with Atleti

Diego Simeone has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid, hampering the chances of him replacing Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. And fans weren't happy with the news.

Diego Simeone signs new Atletico deal

Diego Simeone has signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid, seemingly putting an end to rumours that the Argentine could replace Arsène Wenger at Arsenal in the near future.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal team captain Patrick Vieira (L) and manager Arsene Wenger wave from the open-top bus carrying the winners of the British Premier League Championship, Arsenal players and their families, on its way to Islington Town Hall,16 May 2004, as part of the Club's victory celebration. (MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP/Getty Images)

10 potential successors to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger still has two years left on his current deal, but that hasn't stopped speculation over who could eventually replace him.

Simon Jordan: I would replace Wenger with Simeone

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan says he would "change the DNA of Arsenal" if he were in the shoes of Gunners' majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.
Lacazette (C) celebrates his strike against Nancy last Wednesday

Why Lacazette could still snub Arsenal for Atletico Madrid despite their transfer ban

Despite Atletico Madrid's transfer ban, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette could still snub Arsenal and move to the Vicente Calderon this summer.
Ian Wright

Ian Wright terrified Wenger will walk away from Arsenal

Ian Wright believes that Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal this week would be a total disaster but he's in luck as it seems a new...
Emmanuel Petit

Petit: “Allegri, Simeone and Jardim could replace Wenger at Arsenal”

Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea, former midfielder Emmanuel Petit had his say on who he'd like to win, what Arsenal need to do to challenge for honours once more and who should replace Wenger when he does eventually depart.

Scout report: Saúl Ñíguez

With the transfer window barrelling towards us, we thought we'd take a deeper look at some of the players being linked with Arsenal.

Arsenal fans say who they want to replace Arsene Wenger

With Arsene Wenger potentially off in the summer, we put it to you on Twitter who you want to take over at Arsenal.
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Analysis: Arsenal’s interest in Griezmann and other offers available

Manchester United seem to be the favourites to sign Antoinne Griezmann, but do Arsenal have a chance?

Arsenal linked with possible approach for Atletico’s Yannick Ferreira Carrasco

According to recent reports, Arsenal have been linked with a possible approach to sign Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Ferreira Carrasco.

Have Arsenal already picked Wenger’s successor?

With Inter Milan reportedly making Atletico Madrid boss, Diego Simeone, their main managerial target, the links with Arsenal have reemerged.

Inter reportedly want Simeone but will pull of Premier League be too strong?

Arsenal have been linked with Atletico Madrid boss, Diego Simeone, for a while now but we reportedly face competition from Inter Milan.

Arsenal become favourites to appoint Diego Simeone

Despite reportedly snubbing Chelsea before Antonio Conte was appointed manager, Diego Simeone apparently wants a move to the Premier League.

Diego Simeone confirms contract reduction

On Thursday, Daily Cannon reported on the rumour that Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, had reduced his contract from 2020 to 2018, which he has now confirmed.

Diego Simeone reduces Atletico Madrid contract to 2018 – report

Atletico Madrid manager and suave dresser, Diego Simeone, has reportedly refused his contract with the La Liga club from 2020 to 2018.

Stupid rumour alert: Atletico Madrid want Alexis Sanchez if Arsenal want Gimenez

This might, quite frankly, be the most pointless rumour that we’ve taken a look at this summer but given the sensationalism loaded into the headlines, we thought we should do it it anyway.

Diego Simeone is not the answer

Arsenal need to consider many names as a replacement for Arsene Wenger. Diego Simeone shouldn't be one of them.

Old rumour resurfaces as Arsenal linked with Jackson Martinez again

The player may have only moved to a new club during the summer but that doesn’t mean he can’t be linked with Arsenal once...