Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is determined to keep hold of full-back Felipe Luis after French champions Paris Saint-Germain submitted a bid for the Brazil international.
Luis, 33, has been Atletico's first-choice left-back since 2010, although he spent one season at Chelsea before rejoining the Spanish side in 2015.
According to report in Spanish newspaper Marca, the Brazilian was disappointed not to start his side's 4-2 Uefa Super Cup win over rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday and has asked Atletico to accept the offer from PSG.
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However, Simeone has reiterated Luis' importance to his plans and has made his thoughts perfectly clear on any potential transfer.
"All I can say about Filipe Luis is that the player knows how much we love him and how important he is for us," Simeone told a news conference ahead of Atletico's Primera Liga opener against Valencia on Monday.
"Tomorrow he will play and I'm only thinking about tomorrow's game and how important it is. I always want the best for the players who have given us so much and obviously I don't want Filipe to leave."
The speculation surrounding Luis on the eve of the Primera Liga season has added further support to Simeone's views that the Spanish transfer window should close at the start of the new domestic campaign, similar to the Premier League in England and Italy's Serie A.
"It would be better for coaches to work knowing that the transfer market ends before the league starts. It's not easy to work when there are still lots of things going on," added the Argentine.
"In other countries they have taken the initiative to shorten the transfer window and that makes everyone more calm, especially footballers who might have options to leave in their head."
Atletico finished runners-up last season and their game with Valencia, who came fourth, is the most intriguing of the opening round of fixtures in Spain.
"We'll be facing one of the most important teams in the league, a team who have never stopped growing since [manager] Marcelino arrived," Simeone said.
"They play in a similar way to us, there are obvious differences between the coaches but a lot of similarities in the two teams' structures.
"We expect a great atmosphere, a lot of people in the stadium and a lot of enthusiasm. It's a great occasion and we hope it will be a great game."
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Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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