Maurizio Sarri took charge as Atalanta's head coach on June 15, succeeding Raffaele Palladino, whose tenure lasted less than seven months before being cut short [1, 2]. Sarri, 67, ended his contract with Lazio a few weeks earlier following a challenging season with the club [1, 2].
Atalanta finished 7th in Serie A, missing out on qualification for elite European competition next season [1, 2]. In the Champions League, Atalanta were eliminated in the round of 16, suffering a heavy 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich [1, 2].
Sarri has a personal connection to the region, having spent a brief period of his childhood in Bergamo, Atalanta's home area [1, 2]. Palladino served as Atalanta coach from around November 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, marking a short tenure of less than seven months [1, 2].
Sarri now faces the challenge of restoring Atalanta's competitiveness after a difficult campaign and failure to secure European football. His first official duties as head coach will begin with preseason preparations ahead of the next Serie A season.