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Giovanni Simeone addresses Leeds United rumours and plans to come to England

Giovanni Simeone has not ruled out a potential move to England.

Leeds United were credited with an interest in the Cagliari striker in the summer but the Whites never made a move for the Argentina international.

Nevertheless, the 25-year-old continues to be linked to Elland Road, and, despite only turning his Cagliari loan spell from Fiorentina into a permanent move in the summer, he says he would be open to a move to the Premier League.

Yet, with his father Diego the long-serving Atletico Madrid manager, Simeone says he would also be interested in a move to the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, having also been born in the Spanish capital.

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"I am enjoying Cagliari but I would like to be able to change at some point in my career, that would help me to keep growing," he told Marca.

"Maybe in Spain or in England, which is another place that I like a lot.

"I always say that being in other countries makes you a better player because leagues and teams are different and I would like to keep growing.

"The feeling that I have for Atletico is different because my dad is there.

"I am obviously a fan of the clubs that he played for since I was a kid, but Atletico is a bit different.

"Each time my father played for Atletico I have put on their shirt and been a fan. Since I was a child, I have felt Atletico is my home, even though I never played there and never lived in Spain really.

"To have this feeling of a second home is a good feeling."

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