Atalanta Get a Head Start in Carousel of Officials

Atalanta Get a Head Start in Carousel of Officials

Atalanta anticipate losing director Tony D’Amico in the summer and struck early on a high-end replacement, reaching an agreement in principle with former Juventus and Napoli exec Cristiano Giuntoli, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The veteran was pondering an experience abroad and was on Roma’s radar, as Frederic Massara is expected to leave. He could return to Ligue 1. He’s on Olympique Marseille’s shortlist. The Giallorossi continue to pursue Giovanni Manna, but the Partenopei are resisting. The suitors would have to pay a fee to free him up from his contract. He could end up earning an extension from the situation, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Giuntoli is set to take over Atalanta at the end of the season, which could impact the future of coach Raffaele Palladino. However, D’Amico’s landing spot isn’t yet known. Per Sky, Milan chased after him last summer after the appointment of Fabio Paratici fell through and before hiring Igli Tare. The latter for their late-season swoon and the fact that their front office rarely sees eye-to-eye on most stuff.