Roman Abramovich doesn't believe Diego Simeone is the right fit for Chelsea
The Russian owner is on the lookout for a new manager to take charge of the club in the summer when Guus Hiddink’s spell as interim boss is set to come to an end.
Atletico Madrid boss Simeone has been sounded out as a potential replacement following his success in Spain.
The Spanish side sit second in La Liga, a point above rivals Real Madrid and three adrift of Barcelona.
But Abramovich is not a fan of his style of play, according to the Daily Mail.
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The billionaire is concerned Simeone’s workmanlike style is too similar to some of the miserable football played under Jose Mourinho last season.
Express Sport understands the Blues also have Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte on their shortlist.
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And Allegri’s former mentor Giovanni Galeone believes the 48-year-old will find it hard to turn down the opportunity to coach in the Premier League.
“If I were Allegri, I would even walk there – and I think he will,” Galeone told Radio Radio. “Allegri is certainly among the five best coaches in the world. I think he will leave Juve because the offer from Chelsea is truly fantastic.
“For me, it would make no sense staying in Italy. Like I said, I think he will leave Juventus and I can see him doing very well in England.
“He’s doing an incredible job, considering that in the summer Juventus did not sign anybody who he had asked for, such as [Mario] Gotze, Isco or the others.”