Atalanta Appoint Raffaele Palladino As New Head Coach After Sacking Ivan Juric

Atalanta have appointed Raffaele Palladino as their new head coach, with the Italian signing a contract that runs until June 2027.

The announcement follows the dismissal of Ivan Juric, who was sacked less than 24 hours after a disappointing run of results.

Juric’s exit came on the heels of a 3-0 home defeat to newly promoted Sassuolo, leaving the club’s management dissatisfied just 11 matches into the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Raffaele Palladino, 41, takes over at a crucial stage for La Dea.

His appointment, first announced by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, signals the start of a new chapter for the Bergamo-based club, which aims to build on its recent domestic and European progress.

Known for his dynamic attacking philosophy and focus on nurturing young players, Palladino earned recognition during his time in Florence.

Although his stint at Fiorentina ended due to internal disagreements, his footballing ideas and player development approach gained him respect across Italian football.

Atalanta confirmed that Palladino’s deal runs through June 30, 2027. His first challenge will be to stabilize the team’s Serie A form while managing their European fixtures.

Club CEO Luca Percassi expressed confidence in the appointment, praising Palladino’s vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to developing the squad for the future.

Raffaele Palladino is expected to oversee his first training session later this week as preparations begin for Atalanta’s upcoming league match.

Ivan Juric’s dismissals comes a few days after his clash with Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman after being substituted in their 1-0 victory over French side Ajax in the UEFA Champions League.