Diego Simeone Expresses Ambition to Lead Inter

Key Takeaways:

• Diego Simeone has revealed his desire to manage Inter at some point in his coaching career
• The Argentine has been in charge of Atletico Madrid since December 2011, enjoying a highly successful tenure
• Simeone previously played for Inter from 1997, contributing to their 1997–98 UEFA Cup triumph

Simeone Discusses Prospective Return to Inter

As Inter and Atletico Madrid prepare to face each other in the Champions League, Diego Simeone has spoken openly about his aspiration to return to Inter as a manager. Despite never coaching a European club other than Atletico Madrid, Simeone expressed his intentions regarding the Nerrazzurri ahead of the crucial fixture against his former team.

🚨⚫️🔵 Diego Simeone: “It doesn’t depend on just me, but in my coaching career I can imagine myself managing Inter one day”.

“I think it will happen one day”. pic.twitter.com/Opwf3HhS0C

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 25, 2025

Achievements at Atletico Madrid

Since taking the helm at Atletico Madrid in December 2011, Simeone has presided over one of the club’s most successful periods. Widely recognised as one of the leading managers of the era, he has also become the highest paid manager worldwide. The upcoming clash against Inter therefore takes on further significance given his past links with the Italian side.

Addressing speculation about his managerial future, Simeone stated, “It doesn’t depend on just me, but in my coaching career I can imagine myself managing Inter one day. I think it will happen one day”.

Simeone’s Connection with Inter

Simeone’s relationship with Inter dates back to his playing career, when he transferred to the club in 1997. He remained for two full seasons and was instrumental in the team’s UEFA Cup success in 1997–98, a campaign in which Ronaldo Nazario spearheaded the attack.

Many observers have suggested that Simeone’s managerial approach would complement the current Inter squad, though it remains uncertain when or if such an appointment will materialise.