The Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Atalanta is undergoing a significant phase of changes as the season approaches its end, with the management working on rebuilding the team's sports project in preparation for the next season.

According to the newspaper, the current sporting director, Tony D'Amico, is close to leaving his position, while Cristiano Giuntoli has become the leading candidate to take over the sporting responsibilities within the club.

It indicated the existence of an advanced agreement between the two parties, reflecting Atalanta's desire to rely on a sporting director with extensive experience in building projects and managing the transfer market.

The newspaper added that Giuntoli is looking to embark on a new experience following his previous stint with Juventus, which did not achieve complete success, as he faced criticism for some deals that did not provide the required boost to the team. This drives him to seek a new opportunity to re-establish his name in a more stable project.

On the technical side, La Gazzetta dello Sport clarified that the future of coach Raffaele Palladino remains uncertain, despite his contract with the club extending until 2027. It mentioned that the coach's statements before the match against AC Milan increased the ambiguity about his situation, as he confirmed he had not received any indications from the club's management regarding his continuation, despite his desire to continue the project.

The newspaper concluded its report by emphasizing that the coming weeks will be crucial in determining the future of Atalanta, both in terms of sports management and the coaching staff, with great anticipation from the fans to see the shape of the team in the upcoming phase.