Raffaele Palladino Begins New Era at Atalanta After Juric’s Early Departure

Key Takeaways:

• Raffaele Palladino has been confirmed as Atalanta’s new head coach following Ivan Juric’s exit after just 11 Serie A matches
• Atalanta sit 13th in Serie A after suffering back-to-back defeats and registering six consecutive draws, earning six points from their past eight games
• Palladino will lead Atalanta for the first time against reigning Serie A champions Napoli on November 22

Atalanta Move Swiftly to Replace Juric

Atalanta have acted promptly to appoint Raffaele Palladino as head coach after parting ways with Ivan Juric on Monday afternoon. Juric’s tenure at the club lasted just 11 league games into the 2025-26 Serie A campaign. A difficult run saw Atalanta draw six consecutive matches, then lose the following two, collecting only six points from eight league fixtures and resulting in a slide down to 13th place in the standings.

Mister Palladino é il nuovo allenatore dell’@Atalanta_BC! ✍️🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/PGG9KGtVFF

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) November 11, 2025

Palladino Signs on Until June 2027

Palladino, who previously managed both Monza and Fiorentina, will take charge at the New Balance Arena under a contract that runs until June 2027. According to sources close to Sportingpedia, this agreement is an initial 18-month deal, carrying him through to the end of the 2026-27 season.

Opening Match: Napoli Awaits After International Break

The new head coach is set to make his Atalanta debut against the reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, on 22 November after the conclusion of the international fixture window.

Coaching Team Composition

Palladino’s backroom team will feature assistant manager Stefano Citterio, technical collaborator Federico Peluso – a former Atalanta player – fitness coaches Fabio Corabi and Nicola Riva, and match analysts Andrea Ramponi and Mattia Casella. In addition, several members of the previous coaching set-up will remain, including Cristian Raimondi, Marco Savorani, Sabino Oliva, Marcello Iaia, Stefano Brambilla, and Andrea Vigni.