Simeone to Inter 'matter of time'

By Football Italia staff

“It is only a matter of time” before Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone becomes Coach of Inter, said his sister and agent Natalia.

The Argentine spent a long period of his career in Italy, at Inter from 1996-99 and then another four years at Lazio.

“Diego said it too, sooner or later, he’ll end up at Inter,” Natalia Simeone told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I think it is only a matter of time. He loves the club, the atmosphere and living in Milan. Inter is a side he would really love to coach.

“I should point out that he is also still very fond of Lazio, too.”

Cholo had been on the verge of leaving Atletico Madrid last summer, but instead extended his contract.

“At the end of the day, passion always wins out. Diego has been with Atletico for seven years. He is one of the best Coaches in the world, but he remains when he knows there is still work to be done. And I accompany him.”

Diego’s son Giovanni is currently impressing in Serie A with Fiorentina and this week scored on his senior debut for Argentina, but the family business doesn’t stop here.

“Giuliano Simeone is 15, he is Diego’s third child, and currently playing at River Plate. He’s the most talented of the lot. They make him play as a centre-forward, but I always preferred him in a Number 7 role rather than a 9.”

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