Atletico Madrid wanted Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri for the future if Diego Simeone didn’t renew his contract, claim Italian reports.
According to journalist and pundit Ivan Zazzaroni on Radio Marte, the Colchoneros had set their sights on Sarri.
His style of football has won over fans in Italy and Europe, having already impressed at minnows Empoli.
It’s reported Atleti had eyed up Sarri as a potential heir to Simeone, believing him to be a complete change of direction from their current defend and counter approach.
Atletico Madrid wanted Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri for the future if Diego Simeone didn’t renew his contract, claim Italian reports.
According to journalist and pundit Ivan Zazzaroni on Radio Marte, the Colchoneros had set their sights on Sarri.
His style of football has won over fans in Italy and Europe, having already impressed at minnows Empoli.
It’s reported Atleti had eyed up Sarri as a potential heir to Simeone, believing him to be a complete change of direction from their current defend and counter approach.
However, Simeone recently agreed a contract extension.