Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is pleased for Tata Martino after landing the Barcelona job.
The two Argies will meet this week in the Spanish Super Copa.
Simeone said: "He was an extraordinary player with an incredible vision for the game.
"Now we can see he's also a very good coach. It will be great to face each other."
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