Atalanta have ended weeks of mounting pressure by appointing Raffaele Palladino as their new head coach after sacking Ivan Juric, whose tenure collapsed under a six-game winless run in Serie A. The Bergamo club confirmed the decision on Tuesday, marking a sharp managerial reset at a moment when their season risked sliding beyond recovery.

Juric, previously in charge of Southampton and Roma, arrived with a reputation for tactical stubbornness and defensive discipline. But Atalanta’s form deteriorated rapidly, highlighted by a blunt attack and a dressing room losing confidence. The club’s hierarchy decided they could not allow the situation to drift, especially as the team slipped out of European qualification positions.

Palladino, who impressed with proactive, high-intensity football in his previous role, is seen as a coach capable of restoring Atalanta’s identity. His teams are known for vertical transitions, fluid buildup, and a reliance on younger players — all traits that align with Atalanta’s long-standing developmental philosophy. The club is betting on a manager with both modern tactical instincts and the temperament to stabilise a frustrated squad.

Internally, there is hope that Palladino can revive key figures who struggled under Juric’s rigid structure, including attackers who found themselves starved of creativity. The new coach’s task is immediate: halt the winless streak, rebuild confidence, and re-energise a side that still has the pieces to contend for European football.

The appointment also signals a broader Serie A trend, where clubs are increasingly turning to younger, adaptive managers rather than traditional disciplinarians. Palladino’s arrival may prove another case study in how tactical evolution is reshaping Italy’s top flight.

For Atalanta, the next weeks will determine whether this gamble reverses the slide or simply resets expectations. The club believes the change was essential, and supporters will be watching closely to see if Palladino’s ideas can take hold quickly.