Atletico chief breaks silence over Simeone and Everton rumours

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is confident that manager Diego Simeone is going nowhere amid strong interest from Everton.

The Toffees parted ways with Ronald Koeman last month after a disappointing start to the season. Although club chairman Bill Kenwright favours a British appointment, owner Farhad Moshiri’s preferred candidate is believed to be Simeone.

Atletico currently sit at fourth on the La Liga table and are also running the risk of getting knocked out of the UEFA Champions League. But despite the poor form, Cerezo believes that Simeone is ‘untouchable’.

“I want to say this in a loud voice,” said Cerezo. “Simeone is untouchable at Atletico Madrid, for the players, for the…