In news that will delight everyone connected with Atletico Madrid, and coming in the wake of their Champions League semi-final defeat, Diego Simeone has confirmed that he will continue as coach for the 2017/18 season.

Bizarrely, the Argentinian was speaking as a hologram at the press conference presentation for the Audi Cup in Munich.

"We are here chatting with you, so everything would indicate that ... I suppose we will see each other there in Germany," he said when questioned about his continuity in the position.The Rojiblancos will participate in the tournament alongside Bayern Munich, Liverpool and a fourth team yet to be determined on August 1 and 2. Carlo Ancelotti was present and Jurgen Klopp, as with Simeone, was there 'in spirit' as a live hologram.