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title: "Chelsea identify possible Mourinho replacement"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2015-10-11T09:07:58Z"
modified: "2015-10-11T09:10:03Z"
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# Chelsea identify possible Mourinho replacement

According to the Simon Mullock of the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-considering-diego-simeone-jose-6611514) , Chelsea have identified Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho, should he fail to turn Chelsea’s season around.

Despite being given a vote of confidence from Roman Abramovich last week, Chelsea are reportedly preparing for the worst, in case Mourinho fails to turn Chelsea’s fortunes.

![Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readchelsea.com/readchelsea/2015/10/491396588.jpg)

Diego Simeone is believed to be a possible replacement, who would come at a cost. Should Mourinho be sacked it would cost Abramovich nearly [£40m](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/610383/Chelsea-pay-Mourinho-staggering-fee-Costa-Hazard-Fabregas), and it would cost Abramovich around £15m to buy-out Simeone from his contract in Spain according to the report.

The Atletico boss signed a new five-year deal in March but could be tempted to the Premier League. Simeone has endured a spectacular tenure at Atletico, winning La Liga, the Europa League, the UEFA Supercup, beating Chelsea. As well as winning the Copa Del Rey and the Spanish Supercup.

![Clive Rose/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readchelsea.com/readchelsea/2015/10/487478177.jpg)

He also managed to take Atletico to the Champions League final, beating Chelsea in the semi-final along the way. Simeone is a most definitely a character and would be a great addition to the Premier League, should he ever make the move.