Diego Simeone is set to disappoint Manchester City by signing a contract extension with Atletico Madrid
The Argentine boss has been linked with a move to the Premier League after impressing at the helm of the La Liga outfit.
But after guiding Atletico to the quarter-finals of the Champions League - something neither Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho or Arsenal's Arsene Wenger were able to achieve - he looks almost certain to extend his stay at the Vicente Calderon.
Simeone's sister and agent Natalia told Spanish TV channel TVE: "The truth is we are going to have good news in the coming days.
"If the Atletico fans are happy today, they will be even happier in the next few days."
Simeone, under contract until June 2017, insists that no deal is signed yet.
"It's not closed," Simeone said. "We will have to wait a few more days in order to give further information."
Simeone was ecstatic that his side was able to overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Bayer Leverkusen to progress after triumphing on penalties last night.
He added: "We are among the eight best teams in Europe again and it gives me goose bumps to say it.
"Our supporters don't realise how much strength they give to our players.
"The fans delight me.
"It was a tough game and I'm very proud of my players who never stop wanting more.
"This group works so hard and while at times we might not play great, they give their souls on the pitch.
"This gives us a huge inner strength in order to continue to compete, starting on Saturday."
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