Atalanta have formally parted methods with Raffaele Palladino, bringing an finish to a tenure that lasted simply 39 matches and paving the way in which for the upcoming appointment of Maurizio Sarri because the membership’s new head coach.
The Bergamo membership confirmed the choice in a , thanking Palladino and his whole teaching workers for his or her dedication and professionalism.
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Palladino had been appointed on 11 November 2025 as a alternative for the sacked Ivan Juric, signing a contract by way of to June 2027.
He inherited a facet struggling within the decrease reaches of the Serie A desk and guided them to a sixth-place end, securing Convention League soccer for subsequent season.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Raffaele Palladino of Atalanta BC appears on in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and at Gewiss Stadium on Could 02, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Photos)
Palladino leaves Atalanta with 18 wins from 39 video games after Champions League and Coppa Italia runs
His file of 18 wins, eight attracts and 13 defeats tells solely a part of the story.
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Palladino additionally oversaw a Champions League run that ended by the hands of within the Spherical of 16, and reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals earlier than elimination on penalties in opposition to .
A good return for a coach parachuted right into a tough scenario mid-season, however one the membership have determined doesn’t justify continuation given the route they want to take beneath .
Sarri’s official announcement is anticipated within the coming days as soon as the contractual formalities are accomplished.