Farewell address: Gasperini departs from Atalanta, heading to AS Roma
Hey there, Let's dive into the departure of the legendary Coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, from Atalanta!
"To our Inextricable Coach, the bond we share through the golden years of Atalanta is beyond the ordinary in the soccer realm. A period of nine extraordinary years, filled with breathtaking achievements in Italy and Europe. This respectful and deep connection will forever etch a chapter in Atalanta's legacy and remain unbroken despite our separate professional paths," Atalanta expressed.
"The memories and sheer joy you've given us, Bergamo, and our fans, surpassed all expectations. After sharing so many years together, we stand united, honoring your ambition to seize new opportunities, knowing our relationship's enduring bond will never falter," Atalanta affirmed. "Once more and continually, our heartfelt thanks, Mister!"
You might've heard that Gasperini has been with Atalanta since 2016, making waves with Atalanta's triumph in the Europa League just last season and a history with clubs like Juventus, Crotone, Genoa, Inter, and Palermo.
On a related note: Check out Rui Patrício's emotional goodbye to Atalanta: "They made me feel at home."
Also, stay tuned for the exciting news: Official: Rui Patrício heads to the UAE, competing in the Club World Cup!
With Gasperini's departure, Atalanta is on a coach hunt, but no formal appointment has been announced as of now. Potential candidates include:
- Thiago Motta, who recently held talks with Atalanta, and is seen as a strong contender after being let go by Juventus.
- Ivan Jurić, in the running for the position despite a difficult season with two dismissals.
- Raffaele Palladino, known for carrying on Gasperini's coaching strategies.
- Igor Tudor and Patrick Vieira, who have contracts with other clubs, making their appointments less straightforward.
- Stefano Pioli and Maurizio Sarri are being considered as well, but their club situations add complications to their prospects.
Stay tuned for the big announcement!
In light of Gasperini's departure from Atalanta, the club has set its sights on European-leagues coaches as potential replacements, with Port sports like Serie-A's Thiago Motta, Raffaele Palladino, and Stefano Pioli being considered. The club's football legacy continues to thrive and evolve, having achieved remarkable feats under Gasperini, such as last season's Europa League triumph.
