Saul Niguez will stay at Atletico Madrid as long as Diego Simeone is manager

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The 21-year-old has developed into one of Simeone's most important players in the last two seasons, famously scoring a mesmeric winning goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final last term.

The Spain international had been linked to a move away in the summer, with Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly interested in his services.

"As long as Simeone is here, no, I won't leave," Saul told Spanish magazine Club del Deportista. "When a coach has faith in you as much as he has and gives you that confidence, it's vital."

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Former Argentina midfielder Simeone has transformed Atletico's fortunes since taking charge of the ailing club in 2011, breaking Barcelona and Real Madrid's nine-year domestic stranglehold to win La Liga in 2014.

They also won the Europa League and the Copa Deal Rey in successive seasons and have also finished runner-up in two of the last three Champions League finals.