he focuses on securing a third-place finish for
Atletico Madrid in LaLiga.
Speculation over Simeone's long-term future in
Madrid has dominated headlines throughout the
season and the Argentine coach has been linked
with a move to former club Inter.
Simeone has made no secret of his desire to coach
Inter, who are searching for a new boss following
Stefano Pioli's sacking.
However, Simeone said there is no need to clarity
his future ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Betis, with
Atletico third and seeking to wrap up Champions
League qualification.
"Everybody cares about doing things well against
Betis and taking care of that," Simeone told
reporters.
"After that we have spoken already a lot of times
about my situation and there is no need to clear
anything up about it."
"Sincerely the only thing I am thinking about is
what we need to do to make sure of third position.
"Later on we can look at those things you have
asked about, but today the only thing that matters
is what we need to do to get into a direct
Champions League place for next season."
Runners-up in the Champions League last season,
Atletico almost completed an improbable
comeback in this term's semi-finals following a
4-2 aggregate loss to city rivals and titleholders
Real Madrid.
Atletico also reached the final four in the Copa del
Rey – their run ended by Barcelona in February.
"We are proud of how we have competed both in
the Spanish Cup and the Champions League,
getting to the semi-finals and playing great games
in both, and now we have to keep competing
because the biggest aim this club has is to keep
improving," Simeone said.
"We have to think about Betis who always have
good players. It is at home for them in their last
game there, so they will be up for it and we have to
be the same."
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