It is almost impossible for Atlético de Madrid to find a figure on Simeone's level for their bench again, as he is irreplaceable in many ways. Besides having achieved titles, he is a person who feels completely identified with the club, its values, and all the Atlético fans. However, it is evident that at some point that change on the bench will come, and at the Metropolitano, they will have to make the right decision.
There are quite a few candidates to succeed the Argentine coach, many of them having been under his orders for several seasons. For example, Gabi is standing out in Getafe's reserve team, while Arda Turan has started off on the right foot in his early steps in Türkiye. Across the pond, there is another protagonist who is going more unnoticed but already has more trophies in his cabinet than defeats.
A Historic Player Sets His Sights on Simeone
At Atlético de Madrid, they are very calm, as Cholo signed a renewal until 2027, even with the expectation that he could go further. Evidently, nothing is eternal, and at some point, Simeonemay decide to change scenery and try his luck elsewhere. Once that day comes, the sporting management will have to find a replacement on par who can maintain the squad's competitive level.
One name that has been notably standing out in recent months is Filipe Luis, who took the reins of Flamengo at a very delicate moment for the Brazilian team. At this point, he has managed to lift three titles, having conceded only one defeat during that entire period as the first team's coach. The historic red-and-white full-back stated that he began his coaching adventure thanks to the teachings Simeone had given him at Atlético de Madrid.
Candidates to Arrive at Atlético de Madrid
"He transformed my life, changed my thinking, changed my mentality, turned me into a champion, I need to pass that on, I need to do that with someone," said Filipe Luis in an interview. Meanwhile, there are other figures who are delivering good results in their early years as coaches and aspire to reach the Atlético bench. Fernando Torres achieved many successes in the red-and-white team's youth squad and now seeks to aspire to achieve promotion to the Second Division.
Something similar is happening with Gabi at Getafe, where he radically changed the reserve team's situation at a time when they were approaching relegation. Arda Turan would also achieve an epic promotion to the elite of Türkiye and is already starting to be mentioned for joining big teams like Galatasaray. Even so, at the Metropolitano, they hope that Simeone will continue to be the leader who has given so many successes and joys to the fans for more than a decade.