Five Noes, One Dream: Simeone’s Son Declares Real Madrid Off Limits

Atletico Madrid winger Giuliano Simeone, son of coach Diego Simeone, has ruled out ever playing for Real Madrid.

In an interview on an Argentine television show, the 23-year-old was asked about the possibility of wearing the rivals’ jersey, given the long history between the clubs and his deep loyalty to Atletico.

His answer was decisive and immediate, with no hedging: "Impossible... there is absolutely no chance," he said, and repeated the same reply five times in five differently framed questions.

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Juliano is a product of Atletico's academy, joining the club in 2019, and his father's long association with the team helps explain the public display of loyalty.

Despite the rivalry, transfers between the two sides are not unheard of.

Marcos Llorente is a recent example, having grown up in Real Madrid's academy from age 13 before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2019 after realizing first-team chances were slim.

Several players have worn both shirts in the past, including Alvaro Morata, Sergio Reguilón, Thibaut Courtois, Bernd Schuster, and Jose Antonio Reyes.

Punchline 1: If loyalty paid wages, this kid would retire a millionaire from one club alone.

Punchline 2: In football, the transfer saga is the real MVP—five questions, five noes, and still a headline tomorrow.