Atalanta hoping to extend Palladino contract despite 6-1 Bayern thrashing

Thursday’s reports claim that Atalanta are hoping to hand a new and improved contract extension to head coach Raffaele Palladino, despite his side’s 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich earlier this week. 

Palladino set for Atalanta contract talks despite Champions League thrashing

Palladino was appointed head coach of La Dea in November following the dismissal of Ivan Juric. At the time, he put pen to paper over a contract that runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, but Atalanta are now considering handing him a new, longer-term deal, potentially until the summer of 2029. 

That is because the club is pleased with the work that Palladino has done so far. 

Despite the recent thumping by Bayern Munich, La Dea appreciate the fact that Atalanta were able to overcome Borussia Dortmund in a particularly memorable Champions League victory in February, and the fact that the club are now back in the mix for a potential spot in Europe next season after an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 Serie A campaign. 

Atalanta are also still involved in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, which means that they are the only Italian side left standing in Serie A, the cup and the Champions League, even if their round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich has practically already been settled. 

Palladino was also named as the Serie A coach of the month for February following a string of victories against Cremonese, Lazio and Napoli. 

According to reports from TMW, Atalanta are now hoping to sit down with Palladino to discuss a potential extension of his deal until 1019 as a sign that they trust him as the right man to take the project forwards.