Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone runs into the sea during his holiday in Saint Tropez
Diego Simeone may have swapped his football boots for a tactics board 11 years ago, but the Atletico Madrid manager appears to have only improved his fitness regime since then.
The 47-year-old stripped down to his swimming trunks during a family holiday in Saint Tropez this week and revealed a stupendous figure as he frolicked in the Mediterranean with his son, Giovanni.
Weight gain among retired footballers is so common that it has become something of a cliche, but Simeone not only puts most of his counterparts to shame but even some current players.
The 47-year-old was enjoying the summer break with his family in the south of France
Indeed, the Argentine looks fit enough to play for Atletico Madrid let alone manage them and certainly sets a fine example for the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez.
Soon, however, the bulging pecks and toned abs will be put back underneath the stylish slim-fit suits that Simeone dons when prowling the touchline. Following his getaway in southern France, he will return to the Spanish capital and get straight back to business.
Reports in Spain claim Atletico officials are preparing to open contract talks with their charismatic manager. His current deal is due to expire in 2018 and he has long been linked with a move to the Premier League as well as his spiritual home Inter.
He has already confirmed his intention to lead Atletico into their brand new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium next season but beyond that his intentions remain to be seen. The club are reportedly hoping to end that doubt with a two-year extension.
This season may not only be his last with the club but could well be the toughest of his managerial career with the club unable to register any new players until January.
Fortunately, Griezmann has committed to staying with the club for another season despite links with Manchester United while Diego Costa is also keen on returning despite the prospect of not playing for the first six months of the campaign.
Diego Simeone's girlfriend Carla Pereyra later posted a picture of the couple on the beach
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