For the first time in 13 years, and only one year before the end of his contract, negotiations for an extension have not yet begun, according to the parties involved. Simeone has already reduced his emoluments from just over 20 million euros net to 16.5 to help alleviate the effects that the pandemic generated in the club's coffers.
The delay in facing the new commitment responds to the doubts that seized the red-and-white leaders after the bad start of the campaign.