The Argentine coach has committed himself to the Liga champions until 2020, much to the delight of the club's iconic striker
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres says that coach Diego Simeone signing a new contract is key for the future of the club.
It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Argentine has committed himself to the Rojiblancos until 2020, ending speculation linking the former midfield ace with the likes of Manchester City.
Torres only rejoined Atletico during the winter break but he is enthused by the news, given Simeone is the man responsible for leading the club to five trophies since succeeding Gregorio Manzano at the helm in December 2011.
"Atleti has taken another firm step in its future," the striker wrote on Twitter. "Simeone will continue until 2020."
Simeone won the Europa League just six months after returning to Atletico as coach and added the Uefa Super Cup and the Copa del Rey the following year.
Last season, the Rojiblancos ended Barcelona and Real Madrid's stranglehold on the Spanish title and kicked off their current campaign with victory in the Supercopa de Espana.
Atletico currently sit fourth in the Liga table, while they will face city rivals Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, offering them an opportunity to gain revenge for defeat in last season's final.
