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Atalanta Scrambles to Rebuild Squad Amid Coaching Change and Key Exits
17 Aug
Summary
- Atalanta lost star coach Gian Piero Gasperini to Roma
- Brought in Ivan Juric as replacement, who has big shoes to fill
- Sold top scorer Mateo Retegui, yet to replace him
- Signed several new players, including Kossounou, Ahanor, and Sulemana
As of August 17th, 2025, Atalanta is facing a tricky situation following the departure of their long-time coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini, who was responsible for the club's success over the past decade, has left to join direct competitors Roma. To replace him, Atalanta has brought in Ivan Juric, who has a massive task ahead of him to fill Gasperini's shoes.
Atalanta's transfer business this summer has been a mixed bag. On the positive side, they have made several notable signings, including center-back Odilon Kossounou from Bayer Leverkusen, left-back Honest Ahanor from Genoa, and winger Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton. These players are expected to strengthen the squad. However, the club has also sold last season's top scorer Mateo Retegui, and as of mid-August, they have not yet found a replacement for him.
Looking ahead, Atalanta has two key priorities to address. Firstly, they need to sign a new striker to fill the void left by Retegui's departure. Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz has been heavily linked, and securing his services could be crucial. Secondly, the club must find a solution to the Ademola Lookman situation, as it is unlikely the Nigerian will play for them again, but Atalanta is reluctant to negotiate, especially with Inter Milan.
