Atalanta dismisses coach Raffaele Palladino

Italian club Atalanta announced Tuesday the dismissal of coach Raffaele Palladino, who had been in charge since November 2025. The club stated that Palladino and his close staff, including Stefano Citterio, Federico Peluso, Fabio Corabi, Nicola Riva, Mattia Casella, Andrea Ramponi, and Andrea Berti, have been relieved of their duties.

Palladino took over the team during a difficult period in the season. Despite the challenges, he managed to improve the team's performance and secure qualification for the Conference League. His coaching style was reportedly influenced by his predecessor, Gian Piero Gasperini, incorporating elements like high pressing, organized attacks, midfield balance, and a three-man defense.

The club expressed gratitude to Palladino and his technical team for their commitment and dedication, wishing them success in their future endeavors. The announcement comes amid strong rumors that Maurizio Sarri, a well-known Italian coach who has managed clubs like Napoli, Chelsea, Juventus, and Lazio, is expected to be confirmed as the new manager this week.

Palladino's tenure aimed to steer Atalanta back on course after the departure of Gian Piero Gasperini and a poor start to the season under Ivan Juric. Under his leadership, Atalanta saw improvements in results and competitiveness across Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and European competitions.

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El Atalanta agradece a Raffaele Palladino y a su cuerpo técnico el compromiso y la dedicación demostrados, y les desea lo mejor para el futuro