Diego Simeone says he won’t leave Atletico Madrid to take over the job of Argentina Coach after Alejandro Sabella stepped down.
It was confirmed yesterday that Sabella was to leave his post with the World Cup runners-up and Simeone has been mentioned as a possible replacement.
But he said at a Press conference to preview Atletico’s game against Mexican side Club America that he had a duty to remain with the champions.
“I wasn’t aware of Sabella’s decision to leave the Argentina team,” Simeone revealed, according to AS.
“He did a great job and I wish him well. I have a commitment to Atletico that I made long ago.
“This is the club that opened the gateway to Europe for me and helped me grow as a Coach.
“I’m very involved and I want to pay back Atletico’s commitment. I’m focused on Atletico and not thinking of Argentina.
“Besides, no one has spoken to me and we’re talking about assumptions. The Argentina team would be a place I would love to go, but now I’m Atletico.”
