COMMENT: Whether or not Diego Simeone did actually tell his Atlético de Madrid players this week that he is off to Chelsea at the end of the current campaign is not as important as whether it would be the right move for him or either club involved.

The Argentine coach is a winner; his record at the Vicente Calderón is testament to that, but would he be able to reproduce that at Chelsea and would the supporters buy into the style that has brought success in Spain?

Simeone signed a new five-year contract with Atleti last summer with the plan being for him to be in charge when, and maybe still if, they move into their new 66,000-capacity stadium next to the airport in the Spanish capital. Foundations have been laid, and deep ones too, since his arrival at the helm in 2011, and his roots were already firmly planted after two spells as a player for Los Colchoneros, the first of which saw him help the team to win the 1995/96 league and Copa del Rey double.

Money, of course, plays a big, big part and Simeone is all too well aware of the restrictions he faces with Atlético, despite them being a big player in Spain, when it comes to competing against FC Barcelona and Real Madrid every season.

That disparity would not be an issue at Stamford Bridge as he would be given a budget to match the highest spenders in the English top flight as well as access to a wealth of youth talent as yet, largely, untapped, by the numerous coaches the Blues have employed in recent seasons.

Simeone is well known in Spanish football for placing a great emphasis on preventing the opposition from scoring goals, having conceded just 11 times in 24 league matches so far this term.

Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham is proving that success in the Premier League can be achieved using such a basis while both coaches employ a pressing game that has left opponents heaping praise on how little time and space they find to play against Spurs and Atleti.

At the other end, however, goals do not flow, with Atlético having netted just 35 times this term in the league and that could be crucial if Chelsea supporters are going to accept Simeone's way of bringing success back to the club. Fans at the Calderón have few complaints with Simeone's style he has led them to the league title along with success in the Europa League and Copa del Rey plus the Spanish and European Super Cups.

At the moment, Blues fans want their club returned to the top, but given the riches available to whomever is in charge and cost of a matchday ticket, a certain style is demanded and a certain flamboyancy.

One thing that could win them round quickly is that Simeone is like José Mourinho without all the grandstanding. He draws in the fans with his celebrations and gesticulations, while also produces great soundbytes for the media and creates a feeling of unity.

Journalists that cover Atlético de Madrid for both Marca and AS, two of Spain's daily sports papers, have admitted to me that they could see the attraction, but doubt the validity of the story that he has already agreed a deal.

One key element is communication as Simeone relies heavily on being able to get through to his players and make them all feel truly valued, whether they are in the starting side or waiting for a chance from the bench or the stands. Given that he does not speak English, a period of adaptation would be required and whether that would mean the instant impact that he had when taking over at Atlético would not be repeated could be an issue as at Chelsea he would not have the same luxury of time.

Italy was said to be his next big temptation as a head coach given his time in Serie A as a player with Inter and Lazio and it still could be, but England is where the money is, given the rewards of the incoming television deal.

With Atlético, Simeone is a hero and he knows it and feels comfortable in the role of being the one to upset the applecart.

Before his arrival, Barça and Madrid had kept the league title between themselves for over a decade and there is also the unfinished business of the Champions League, which Simeone believes he can still win having lost out by seconds to Real Madrid in 2014.

Someone who thinks that they have the inside track has already updated the coach's English language Wikipedia page to state that he will be at Chelsea next season, but whether that is the best thing for all involved remains to be seen.