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CAGLIARI, ITALY – APRIL 27: Coach of Atalanta Raffaele Palladino looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Atalanta BC at Stadio Sant’Elia on April 27, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Raffaele Palladino admits he’d like to stay at Atalanta to build a ‘competitive’ team for next season, but hasn’t yet ‘received signals’ from the club.
Atalanta are preparing for the final rush of the season and will visit Milan at San Siro tomorrow.
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Palladino is contracted until June 2027, but Atalanta are expected to make major changes to their management, as reports indicate they will replace sporting director Tony D’Amico with Cristiano Giuntoli.
Palladino’s Atalanta future uncertain
According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Palladino’s future is also uncertain despite having one year left in his contract at the Gewiss Stadium.
“I’m fine here in Bergamo. I’ve found great warmth from everyone since I arrived,” the Atalanta coach said at a press conference on Saturday.
“I’m proud of the work I’ve done with the team. We’ve gone from 13th to seventh. We were eliminated on penalties in the Coppa Italia and had a great journey in the Champions League, eliminating Borussia Dortmund. I judge this journey positively. Obviously, we must end the season well now. I hope to build a competitive Atalanta for a new great cycle, but I have not received any signals for now. What matters now is to end the season well.
“I’ve been making assessments since I arrived. I didn’t build this team,” he continued.
“We’ll see what happens next season. I want to build a competitive Atalanta in my own image and likeness, and establish a long-term cycle with young players as well.”
Palladino was hired in November 2025 to replace Ivan Juric. Atalanta have won 17 of 36 games under the Italian tactician, drawing seven and losing 12.
ByLorenzo Bettoni
Lorenzo Bettoni is the Editor of Football Italia.
