Atletico Madrid sacked manager Gregorio Manzano after a poor first half of the season. Replacing him is former Atleti player and Argentinian football legend Diego Simeone.
Diego Simeone Hired By Atletico Madrid Following Gregorio Manzano Sacking
Following the sacking of Gregorio Manzano, Atletico Madrid have already found their replacement. Diego Simeone was named Atleti’s new manager on Friday, giving him and the board plenty of time to get on the same page before the January transfer window opens and La Liga resumes. Atletico Madrid currently sit a disappointing 10th in the La Liga table.
Simeone could be an ambitious young hire for Atleti or a cheap band-aid. How much they support him and how long-term of a plan they have remains to be seen. Simeone is just 41 years old, but his record in management is impressive. He’s won titles in Argentina with both Estudiantes La Plata and River Plate. This past season in Argentina, he guided Racing Club to an impressive second place finish and also had the second best defensive record in that league.
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