Atalanta are set for a major shake-up in their technical leadership as the club moves closer to dismissing head coach Ivan Jurić following a disappointing start to the Serie A season.
Multiple high-level indications, including a widely circulated update from football transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano, suggest that Atalanta’s board has already settled on youth coach and former club winger Raffaele Palladino as the man to take charge of the team.
The decision follows weeks of internal deliberations triggered by the club’s inconsistent performances across domestic competitions.
Atalanta, known in recent years as one of Italy’s most exciting and tactically innovative sides, have struggled to find rhythm under Jurić this term.
Their trademark attacking transitions have lacked fluidity, while defensive lapses have cost them valuable points. These factors have created growing anxiety among supporters and sharpened scrutiny from the club’s hierarchy.
Romano’s update on Monday was the clearest sign yet that change is imminent. “Plan confirmed: Atalanta are on the verge of sacking Ivan Jurić to appoint Raffaele Palladino as new head coach,” he posted, reinforcing earlier reports that the club had begun exploring alternatives.
While no official statement has been released, several sources close to the negotiations say that both parties are in advanced stages of finalising the transition.
For Atalanta, the incoming coach represents a strategic shift rather than a total overhaul. Palladino, 41, is a familiar figure within the club environment, having previously played for Atalanta and gone on to develop a solid coaching foundation within their youth system.
His appointment is expected to sustain the club’s long-standing commitment to progressive football, strong academy pathways, and tactical discipline.
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Supporters have shown cautious optimism about the potential appointment, noting Palladino’s reputation for nurturing young talent and his deep understanding of the club’s philosophy.
Many believe his internal experience and alignment with Atalanta’s identity could provide the stability the team needs after an unsettled start to the campaign.
Jurić, who arrived with significant expectations after his work at Torino, has found it difficult to replicate the success Atalanta enjoyed under his predecessors.
Although he implemented structural adjustments intended to balance defence and attack, the re
sults have fallen short of the club’s ambitions.
With criticism mounting and the team drifting from its competitive benchmarks, the board’s decision appeared increasingly inevitable.
As Atalanta prepares to complete the managerial shift, an announcement formalising Palladino’s appointment is expected within days.
The club hopes that fresh leadership will reinvigorate the squad, restore tactical clarity, and help reposition Atalanta as a force once again in Serie A.
