EKO HOT BLOG reports that Diego Simeone will celebrate10 years in charge of Atletico Madrid on Thursday, an increasingly rare accomplishment in the febrile arena of top level football management.
The feat is even more remarkable given Atletico’s track record before the Argentine’s arrival in 2011.
The Spanish side’s previous owner, Jesus Gil going through 37 coaches in his 16 years in charge.
During the past decade Simeone has awoken a sleeping giant to upset the domestic duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona, guiding Atletico to two league titles, two Europa Leagues and a Copa del Rey as well as reaching the Champions League final twice.
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