Atlético de Madrid officially renewed Giuliano Simeone's contract until June 2030. The Spanish club sealed the deal with a stunning €500 million release clause, a decision made by the 'colchoneros' management to secure the future of the 23-year-old Argentine forward. The news was no surprise within the club but marked a turning point in the 'Cholito's' career. With a long-term contract and a superstar clause, Giuliano Simeone has definitively stopped being a prospect to become a consolidated reality for the 'Mattress Makers'. His performances earned him a call-up to the Argentine national team, a recognition that finally confirmed his evolution and place among the national team's future projects. Capable of running the flank end-to-end, pressing high, dropping back to help in defense, and attacking spaces decisively, Simeone has become an indispensable cog in the team's structure. The club understood it had one of its most valuable assets on its hands. The forward not only delivered when it was his time to play but also solidified himself as one of the first options for the coaching staff, providing imbalance, physical prowess, and a competitive mentality that became contagious to the rest of the squad. Furthermore, his growth had an impact beyond the club. A figure usually only seen for established superstars, it reflects absolute confidence in his projection and also serves as a clear message to the market, given the growing interest from other continental teams. The institutional backing is explained by his performance. Giuliano earned his spot with consistency, sacrifice, and personality. Giuliano has long shed the 'son of' label to forge his own path in the elite of Spanish football. What many considered a questionable bet before his debut due to his family connection to the coach is today an undeniable reality. This is why they activated the so-called 'shield operation' and didn't hesitate to make a strong bet: a long-term contract and a release clause unprecedented for a player who came up through the 'red and white' youth ranks.
