Atalanta: ‘D’Amico courted by many clubs, we’d be happy with Giuntoli’ | OneFootball

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirms director Tony D’Amico ‘is courted by other clubs and could leave’ with Milan and Roma interest, while they’d be ‘very happy’ to replace him with Cristiano Giuntoli.

There are numerous reports that the summer will have a series of changes in directorial roles, and La Dea could be at the centre of it.

Director of sport D’Amico has been in Bergamo for four years, but has been heavily linked with a potential move to Roma for a reunion with Gian Piero Gasperini, or even Milan in case Igli Tare is dismissed.

Atalanta ready to part with D’Amico

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

“I have an extraordinary rapport with D’Amico, what he has done for us over the years is something I’ve seen up close,” Percassi told Sky Sport Italia when attending an awards ceremony this evening.

“Since he arrived, Atalanta finished third, fourth, fifth and this season very likely seventh. I can only thank him for all he is doing.

“I am aware that, like with our players who are courted by other clubs, the same is true of our directors. There are another two games to go this season.

“Our rapport could probably come to a conclusion, but our mutual esteem will remain forever. We’ll see what happens. The important thing for Atalanta now is to ensure we are ready if Tony does decide to try a new experience, and bring in a replacement who is up to the same standards.”

There are multiple reports today that Atalanta have already agreed terms with former Juventus and Napoli director of sport Giuntoli, and again Percassi was surprisingly forthcoming on the suggestion.

Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor’s introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: www.juventus.com/it)

“Giuntoli is one of the best directors in Italian football, he has experience in every level of the sport. We’ll see what happens. I am well aware that Cristiano Giuntoli has many clubs calling him, so we’ll see if this is a marriage that can be consummated.

“If that were to happen, we’d be very happy.”

BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Ederson of Atalanta BC in action challenges for the ball with Vitinha of Genoa FC during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Genoa CFC at Gewiss Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

The Atalanta CEO was also asked about reports that Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are engaging in a bidding war for midfielder Ederson this summer.

“So far, we do not have any formal offers, just informal interest from clubs, but it is natural that we have players who attract the interest of big clubs and we’ll evaluate them at the opportune moment,” concluded Percassi.