Simeone's £34million property empire grows while United visit Atletico

Diego Simeone, the Atletico Madrid manager, has turned his side‑hustle into a £34million property empire of roughly 180 homes in the Spanish capital, even as his side host Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Financial backdrop

The Argentine’s annual wage now sits at around £14million, down from a previous £17million after a recent pay cut. His earnings are bolstered by the property portfolio, which includes seven whole buildings and a rental agency run by his wife, former model Carla Pereyra.

According to the Mercantile Registry, the assets of their main company, Carpersim SL, are valued at €39.7million – just under £34million. The lifestyle site Vanitatis, quoted by Cote Villar, confirms the 2024 fiscal‑year statements show assets near €40million.

Season context

Atletico sit second in La Liga, five points behind Barcelona, after a 2‑1 win at Alaves following the international break. Their Champions League tie against United arrives after an early‑season 2‑1 defeat to Liverpool and a recent 1‑1 draw with Tottenham.

Maria Ortega, a Foreign Content Specialist, and Mark Whiley, a Sports Writer, noted the contrast between Simeone’s on‑field ambitions and off‑field investments in a 06:00, 13 Oct 2026 report titled “Add to preferred sources Comments Sport”. The article, which includes three images and a “View 3 Images” tag, also references the broader housing debate in Spain.

Beyond the current campaign, the couple expanded in 2024 by creating Tres Cantos 1415, acquiring land in northern Madrid for new developments, including student accommodation.

For now, Simeone will focus on the Champions League fixture, while United boss Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after United’s recent domestic results.