'I’ve done it once before' - Tata Martino unfazed by Atlanta United reunion as he looks to revive a struggling but ambitious club

Tom Hindle Wed, 19 November 2025 at 12:04 pm UTC·7 min read The Atlanta United manager knows there’s skepticism around his return, but he’s adamant he can steer the club out of a rough 2025 and spark a turnaround. Gerardo 'Tata' Martino can already picture the reception from the Atlanta United crowd. It will be there in full when he walks out into Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the second time, the crowd that adored him for years welcoming him home. This is the manager whom they never wanted to leave, who fled for a new opportunity - one that didn't turn out as expected.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But those 70,000 likely won't care. They won't see the failed...