Atalanta refuse to rule out Ederson exit amid Man United links

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Ederson with his teammates of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the opening goal from penalty spot during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on February 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

It’s been reported that Atalanta will hire ex-Juventus and Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli as their new sporting director, replacing Tony D’Amico next season.

However, Percassi denied that Atalanta have already reached an agreement with Giuntoli.

epa11702421 Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi (L) and Atalanta Sporting Director Tony d’Amico watch a training session of the team at the Bortolotti training center in Zingonia, Italy, 05 November 2024. Atalanta will face VFB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on 06 November in Stuttgart. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

“Giuntoli is one of the best directors in Italian football who has gained experience in the lower leagues,” Percassi said.

“We’ll see what happens. I’m aware that many clubs have contacted Giuntoli; we’ll see if it’s a marriage we’ll make.”

Atalanta beat Milan 3-2 away on Sunday and sit seventh in the Serie A table.