Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid is the best in the world – Simeone

Diego Simeone called Jan Oblak "best goalkeeper in the world" after his victory in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Atletico has recovered from its 2-0 defeat to Barcelona last weekend. The goals of Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata scored the three points.

The result could have been very different, however, if it was not for Oblak who made three superb saves to keep Celta at bay.

And Simeone did not doubt that the Slovenian international – who had left Benfica in 2014 – was comfortably the best in the world at this position.

"He is the best goalkeeper in the world," he said. "We are lucky that he has chosen to play Atletico and be with us.

"He has improved a lot and he deserved it." When he arrived many years ago, he entered the Champions League and through his work, his efforts and his progress he is where he is. "

The boss of Atletico, meanwhile, was quick to rule out the badumption that Griezmann would try to organize to get away from the club at the end of the year. season.

Camp Nou would seem to be the most likely destination considering Barca's very public interest for the 28-year-old before he embarks on the future of the city. Atletico before the World Cup last year.

Simeone, however, says that the most valuable badet on his side is not going anywhere.

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"I repeat, he is one of our captains, the club has made a huge effort to keep him here, he is happy in Madrid," he said.

"It's a very important player for the team, it does not make me think that he can leave."

The win against Celta brought Atletico's lead to five points over Real Madrid, which plays Leganes Monday in the battle for second place.