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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits he has future Premier League ambitions

Highly-rated Argentine has a growing reputation and admits move to England would be "very attractive"

DIEGO SIMEONE has admitted he would like to manage in the Premier League one day.

The highly-rated Atletico Madrid chief, 46, is preparing for his side’s friendly against Tottenham at the MCG on Friday.

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 28: Diego Simeone head coach of Atletico Madrid raises supporters after the extra time during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 28, 2016 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Steve Bardens - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Diego Simeone would like to manage in the Premier League one dayCredit: Getty Images
Simeone was his usual animated self on the touchline
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The charismatic Argentinean has built a world-class reputation at Atletico

Asked if he would like to manage in England at some point in the future, he said: “I still consider myself a young coach so I feel that it would be possible.

“There are many other leagues that would provide great challenges. But the English and Italian leagues are very attractive.”

Mauricio Pochettino will go up against old friend Simeone on Friday
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Mauricio Pochettino will go up against old friend Simeone on Friday
Simeone guided Atletico Madrid to their first La Liga title in 18 years in 2014
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Simeone guided Atletico Madrid to their first La Liga title in 18 years in 2014Credit: Getty Images

Atletico’s clash with Spurs will see Simeone line up against his close pal and former Argentina team-mate Mauricio Pochettino.

Both have been linked with the vacant manager’s job of their national team – but would it be possible to manage in Europe and coach Argentina at the same time?

Simeone said: “The truth is no one has done that before but in the future that could be a real possibility. The commitments of a coach would make it virtually impossible but maybe it could happen.”

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