Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone commits future to the club as he puts Antoine Griezmann and Co through their paces ahead of Real Madrid clash

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Diego Simeone has dismissed speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Everton and said Atletico Madrid would have to 'put up with him' for at least another two years.

The Argentinian - who put his through their paces on Friday afternoon - had been reported as a target for the Premier League club, who sacked Dutch coach Ronald Koeman last month following a poor start to the season.

Simeone is under contract with Atletico until 2020, and told Spanish media at a press conference to preview Saturday's match against Real Madrid: 'As I've said on various occasions, my future is tied to Atletico.

Diego Simeone committed his future to the club after reports linking him with Everton

Antoine Griezmann has also been linked with a move away from the La Liga outfit

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid go into this weekend's fixture level on points after 11 games

'They are going to have to put up with me for the next couple of years at least. I'm absolutely sure about that.'

Atletico's star striker Antoine Griezmann has also been linked with a departure from the Spanish capital. But the France international remained in La Liga in the summer despite interest from Manchester United.

Griezmann hit the headline in recent weeks after walking away from pre-match team photos, but Simeone has dismissed suggestions that it is a sign the forward lacks commitment to the cause.

'The other day, they took the team photo just as he was leaving to take up his position on the pitch,' Simeone said.

The Frenchman trained with his team-mates ahead of his side's crunch match with Real Madrid

Fernando Torres (left), Gabi (front centre) and Saul (right) were all put through their paces

'And it makes it seem that he doesn't want to be in the photo. I can understand journalists' take on it - but he always does that.

'He's the most skilful player we have, the most important player we have in attack. What I see in Griezmann is enthusiasm.

'The team is enjoying a good league campaign but we haven't seen Griezmann's best moment yet. And that's what I'm really looking forward to.' 

Griezmann hit the headline in recent weeks after walking away from pre-match team photos

Simeone (above) is under contract until 2020 and says the club will have to 'put up with him'