Fiorentina striker Giovanni Simeone admits it would be ‘amazing’ to reunite with father Diego at Atletico Madrid.

Simeone has yet to be coached by Diego in professional football, but the former Genoa hitman confessed he would play for Atleti if it meant working under his dad. 

“Playing for Atletico would be amazing,” he told Fox Sports Argentina.

“I never had the chance to be coached by my father. My old man has never asked me about the possibility.

Fiorentina striker Giovanni Simeone admits it would be ‘amazing’ to reunite with father Diego at Atletico Madrid.

Simeone has yet to be coached by Diego in professional football, but the former Genoa hitman confessed he would play for Atleti if it meant working under his dad. 

“Playing for Atletico would be amazing,” he told Fox Sports Argentina.

“I never had the chance to be coached by my father. My old man has never asked me about the possibility.

“Him becoming Argentina CT? He always says that it’s not the right time, but as a player I’d like to see him coach the national team.

“I think every Argentine would like him because he’s a great Coach.”

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