News about Diego Simeone

In the searing heat of the Algarve back in July, Jimmy Thelin drilled his Aberdeen players both physically and mentally in an intense pre-season training camp. Double sessions became the norm. There were to be no passengers. Nobody missed a session, despite the exhausting 30-degree temperatures. Every player was asked to buy in to Thelin's methods. In the evenings, once training had finished and they had eaten dinner, players were discouraged from locking themselves away in the solitude of their hotel rooms.

The LaLiga has lodged an official motion to have an out-of-control Atletico Madrid ultras group permanently disbanded as the fallout from a chaotic Madrid derby continues, according to reports. Spain's top-flight are attempting to clean up their image amid issues with fan violence and racism, with a supporter at one club recently handed a prison sentence for two separate bouts of racial abuse.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone condemned supporters hurling objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois but felt the Belgian played his part in provoking the crowd. Courtois turned to Atletico's fans and celebrated after Eder Militao had put the visitors in front just after the hour mark at the Metropolitano Stadium. The supporters reacted furiously to Courtois and pelted several items at him, including lighters and a plastic bag.

Rodri has credited Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone with helping him to develop his competitive edge. The Manchester City star is now widely considered to be one of the greatest midfielders in all of world football. Since arriving at the Etihad in 2019, Rodri has won four successive Premier League titles, and scored the winning goal against Inter Milan as City became champions of Europe for the first time in their history.

A plaque featuring the name of Joao Felix outside of Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium has been vandalised by fans following the player's move to Chelsea.  Felix became the most expensive player in the history of Atletico when he joined from Benfica for a fee worth around £115million in July 2019. Despite scoring 34 goals, Felix failed to live up to his hefty price tag and is £42.7m sale to Chelsea saw the Spanish club ultimately accept a massive loss.

Conor Gallagher's cousin has reacted to an emotional video posted by Chelsea after the 24-year-old's 18-year association with the came to an end. Gallagher has switched west London for the Spanish capital after penning a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid . The midfielder is Diego Simeone 's fourth signing of the summer, while Portuguese forward Joao Felix has moved in the other direction on a permanent deal for £42.7m. The England midfielder had been training on his own after being told he was not part of Enzo Maresca 's plans.

Gallagher had agreed personal terms with the Spanish club weeks ago, but the deal fell into limbo after Chelsea ended their pursuit of Atletico forward Samu Omorodion. The 24-year-old had been waiting in Madrid for his move to be finalised before returning to the UK as an air of uncertainty fell over the deal. With Diego Simeone 's side needing to raise funds in order to complete the deal, Gallagher had been training alone at the Blues' Cobham training base since returning from the Spanish capital.

Conor Gallagher is reportedly set to finally complete his move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid. Gallagher had agreed personal terms with the Spanish club weeks ago, but the deal fell into limbo after Chelsea's pursuit of Atletico forward Samu Omorodion collapsed. The 24-year-old had been waiting in Madrid for his move to be finalised before returning to the UK as an air of uncertainty fell over the deal.

Gallagher seemed set to leave Chelsea for the Spanish side this summer after arriving in Madrid, but complications over Samu Omorodion's move to the Blues left it hanging in the balance. The midfielder found himself on a flight back to England with his future unclear, but both sides still keen to do business that would see Gallagher sign permanently for Atletico. Former Chelsea forward Joao Felix potentially going the other way seems to have provided Gallagher and both clubs the chance for the move to still go ahead.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea are continuing to push for a deal to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge on a permanent deal as they remain locked in talks with the player's agent, Jorge Mendes. Felix is keen to leave Atletico after falling out with boss Diego Simeone, spending last season at Barcelona, but returning to Madrid for pre-season training where he has even been booed by his own supporters.

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher's proposed move to Atletico Madrid is reportedly in limbo. A £33.7million move has been agreed between the two clubs, with Gallagher travelling to the Spanish capital to complete a medical ahead of joining Diego Simeone's side. However, it has since emerged that the England international's move to Madrid is contingent on Atletico offloading one of their players this summer.

Atletico Madrid reportedly tried to pull out of a move for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, according to the sporting director of a rival LaLiga club. Chelsea are closing in on a £33.7m sale of the England international, who is set to undergo a medical in Spain. The Blues are also finalising a £34.5m deal for striker Samu Omorodion who would head in the opposite direction.

Atletico Madrid has agreed a deal with Manchester City worth an initial €75million (£64m) for Julian Alvarez, which will see him leave Manchester City just two-and-a-half years after his arrival from River Plate in 2022.  The striker's hefty fee could rise as high as €95m (£81m) with performance-based add-ons.  Although the English champions were keen to keep hold of the Argentina star, Alvarez is belived be motivated by a move to increase his playing time. 

Angry Atletico Madrid supporters directed x-rated chants at Joao Felix as the Portuguese midfielder scored in his side's pre-season friendly win over Getafe on Saturday evening. The Portugal international, who missed the decisive penalty in his side's Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat against France, has returned to Madrid after spending last season on-loan at Barcelona .

Chelsea have reportedly named a Celtic midfielder as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher who is wanted by Atletico Madrid after the Spanish side had a £34.1m bid accepted for the Englishman. The 24-year-old has already rejected a two-plus-one-year extension from the Blues who now view him as a squad player under new head coach Enzo Maresca and informed him that he will not be part of the first-team dressing room when he returns from holiday.

SIMON JONES: Atletico Madrid remain keen on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after agreeing a £33.7m fee. Gallagher's current contract a Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of the coming campaign and a number of clubs have shown an interest in signing the 24-year-old this summer. After Aston Villa tabled a bid for the England international in June Chelsea offered him a new two-year contract, plus an additional year's option for the club.

Atletico Madrid have started negotiations with Manchester City over a possible deal for Julian Alvarez. As reported by Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the forward. Diego Simeone's Atletico attempted to sign Alvarez earlier this summer but were unable to finalise a deal.

Atletico Madrid have revealed the price that they are willing to sell Joao Felix for this summer. The attacker is due to return to Atletico for pre-season training on July 26 after representing Portugal at Euro 2024. However, Atletico, including manager Diego Simeone, are eager for Felix's future to be resolved before that date.

SIMON JONES: The 31-year-old former Chelsea striker has been hugely influential working within Spain's relatively young squad as he led them towards the European Championship title but has not been a popular figure with supporters owing to his lack of goals. Manchester United and Saudi Arabian clubs had also shown varying degrees of interest in the Atletico Madrid forward but further negotiations are expected with Milan who have shown a willingness to meet his release clause.

Felix became the fourth-most expensive player in history in July 2019 when Benfica sold him to Atletico for £114million. Five seasons, two loan spells, and one huge fall-out with Atletico boss Diego Simeone later, and Benfica want him back for a relatively piddling £12.7m. As part of the deal, Benfica would purchase 50 per cent of the player's rights, meaning Atletico would be entitled to half of the future fee if they sell him on.

Fernando Torres has taken his first post in management after being appointed boss of Atletico Madrid 's B Team. The 40-year-old hung up his boots in 2020, following an illustrious playing career both domestically and for the national team, and joined the coaching staff at his boyhood club in 2021. Having been in charge of Atletico's Under-19 side for the past three years, Torres has now been promoted as boss of the club's B team after previous manager Luis Tevenet joined Diego Simeone 's senior staff. With Atletico currently playing in the Spanish third tier, it will be the former striker's first senior management role since retiring. After being named the new boss, Torres said: 'I am at home and I feel an enormous responsibility since I decided to face this new stage.

Atletico Madrid have rekindled their interest in signing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 28-year old Dane was disappointed to see a move to Atletico fall through last summer but head coach Diego Simeone has maintained a watching brief and kept in contact. Hojbjerg has one year left on contract and has been keen to move for more regular starts and a fresh challenge.

Mourinho attracted tens of thousands of fans to his unveiling on Sunday after putting pen to paper on a reported two-year deal. It sees the Portuguese return to management five months after he was sacked by Roma. Fenerbahce went agonisingly close to the title this season, garnering 99 points and losing only once but falling three points short of bitter rivals Galatasaray.

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann could leave the club for a budget price during the summer transfer window due to a little-known clause in the Frenchman's existing contract. The Frenchman enjoyed another strong season under the guidance of Atletico boss Diego Simeone , scoring 16 goals and registering six assists in 33 LaLiga games. His performances secured him a place in Didier Deschamps' France squad ahead of the upcoming European Championship and Griezmann could be heading to a new club after the tournament.