While during today's press conference to introduce the Audi Cup it appeared that Diego Simone was vouching to stay at Atletico Madrid next season, the situation is a bit more complex. After close to six years at the club, the Argentine manager is seeking some reassurances as well as the development of a few situations before committing to stay beyond the end of the season.
Simeone wants to ensure the club keeps its promises to make a financial commitment to improving the team, as well as seeing FIFA's answer on the appeal to overturn the transfer ban. Simeone also wants to see if the club will qualify for automatic entry to the group stage of the Champions League, in addition another big factor is if Andrea Berta will stay at Atletico despite Paris St Germain's interest- the Cholo has a very close relationship with the Italian director. Public statements on potential transfers should always be taken with a grain of salt, Simeone's future will likely be decided next week despite his recent quotes.
