Speculation about Diego Simeone’s future has returned strongly, after media reports spoke of a “preliminary agreement” with Inter Milan, but it seems that the matter is closer to widespread rumors than to a real agreement.
The reports are based on what the “Chiringuito” program said about a preliminary agreement between the Argentine coach and Inter Milan, without an official announcement from either party. This story is media interesting, because Simeone has a long history with Atletico Madrid, not just one season. He has been leading the team since December 2011, and the club renewed his contract until June 30, 2027, which makes any talk about his departure an exceptional matter that affects the identity of the club’s sports project, and is not just a change of coach.
But the most important thing that weakens this narrative is the situation of Inter Milan itself. The club officially announced the appointment of Christian Kefu as coach of the first team in June 2025, with a contract extending until June 30, 2027. This makes the idea of Simeone’s transfer “at the beginning of next season” illogical, unless a major and unannounced change occurs within Inter.
However, the reason why this rumor spread so quickly cannot be ignored. Simeone has a real emotional relationship with Inter, having played for the “Nerazzurri” shirt between 1997 and 1999, and this makes him always present in any discussion about the future of coaching the Italian club. In addition, this also reflects the fact that “Simeone’s name will remain on the market even while he is under a ‘contract’.” Whenever problems arise at Atletico or potential changes in major clubs, his name automatically returns to the forefront due to his history, personality and long experience. But so far, there is no official information beyond media speculation.
The conclusion is clear: “The conversation is great… and the decisive evidence is absent.” Simeone is officially linked to Atletico until 2027, and Inter has an officially appointed coach until 2027 as well, so the “Colo” transfer to Milan remains only a theoretical possibility and not confirmed news, until an official announcement is made that changes the situation.
