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Diego Simeone set to become Atletico Madrid’s longest-serving coach ever as he agrees to take pay cut to sign new contract.
Diego Simeone is set to make history by becoming the longest-serving manager in Atletico Madrid’s history by agreeing to a pay cut. His current contract with Atletico is set to expire at the end of the season, and there have been speculations about his potential departure from the Spanish club.
However, according to reports from Marca, the 53-year-old coach is on the verge of signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.
Simeone is currently the highest-earning coach in club football, but he has reportedly agreed to a significant reduction in his salary to help alleviate Atletico’s financial concerns. If the deal is finalized and he remains at the club until 2027, it will mark a 15-year tenure, making him the longest-serving manager in the club’s history.
Atletico Madrid will be looking to bounce back from a surprising 2-1 loss to Las Palmas when they face Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday.