Diego Simeone is approaching his five-year anniversary as manager of Atletico Madrid and he insists this is the club he wants to manage.

Simeone has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and shortened his contract to two years where it expires in 2018.

"I haven't seen my kids every day for five years, so if I am still here it is because I want to be," he said ahead of Tuesday's Copa del Rey tie against Guijuelo.

"It isn't easy to keep working and improving after five years at this level.

"I hope we keep coming out of the dressing room with the same energy until everything is said and done."

Atleti lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League Final.

"I think it was a very important year for the club, for the players and for the fans," said Simeone.

"The best thing about football is that it transmits emotions - after that you can win, lose or draw.

"But I believe the most important thing and what stays with you are the emotions you can transmit to your people and your club. I think this group did it again.

"I feel like I thrive when facing difficulties but we need to be more consistent in LaLiga.

"We will go as far as we want to through our work ethic, perseverance and willpower."