Simeone one renewal away from another record

Simeone is one contract renewal away from becoming Europe's longest-serving active manager, with his Atlético deal expiring in 2027.

Diego Simeone is approaching 15 years as Atlético Madrid manager, having arrived in December 2011 to rescue a club flirting with relegation. He has since transformed the club into a consistent Champions League contender alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG and Manchester City.

Simeone recently equalled Luis Aragonés' record for most La Liga wins by an Atlético manager and is chasing further milestones. He currently holds the record for most matches managed in the club's history and is their most decorated coach, with two league titles, two Europa League trophies, two European Super Cups, one Copa del Rey and one Spanish Super Cup to his name, plus two Champions League final appearances.

However, Simeone is not yet Europe's longest-serving active manager. That distinction belongs to Frank Schmidt of Heidenheim, who has been in charge since 2007 and guided the club from the fifth division to the Bundesliga. Schmidt recently announced he will leave at the end of the 2026-27 season after two decades in management. Simeone's contract with Atlético also expires in 2027, meaning a renewal would make him Europe's longest-serving active manager.