Palladino wants quick return but the wait continues, for now | OneFootball

Raffaele Palladino is desperate to return to top-flight management sooner rather than later, but for now, the former Fiorentina coach will have to wait a little longer despite recent links with a return to his former club.

Palladino made to wait for Serie A return

Palladino is keen to return to the dugout, but on his own terms, in the sense that there have been openings in recent weeks, but ones that have not been to the coach’s liking.

There have been minor inquiries from abroad, but there have been no particularly strong links outside of Italy.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Head coach Raffaele Palladino manager of ACF Fiorentina gestures during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Palladino is a potential candidate for Atalanta, despite denials from club officials, who reiterated their faith in Ivan Juric just a few minutes before kick-off against Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Atalanta’s 1-0 victory over Marseille, an impressive result, has only strengthened Juric’s position, and now, he is looking for more consistency in Serie A.

There had also been openings in Florence for Palladino over the last week. The coach will have explored them as well, given that he has maintained a strong relationship with various members of his old team.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Head coach Raffaele Palladino of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The club, however, have the final say, and as Football Italia reported on Wednesday, are now leaning towards appointing Paolo Vanoli.

So, for now, barring any sensational last-minute U-turns, the wait for Palladino continues.