Ederson to Manchester United is done
The Brazilian midfielder is leaving Bergamo. A €45 million deal with Manchester United has been fully agreed upon (1). Ederson was a locker-room leader and his exit marks the end of a key era for Atalanta's midfield. The club now faces the task of rebuilding its engine room ahead of the new season.
Palestra attracting serious interest
Marco Palestra, fresh from a strong loan spell at Cagliari, is on the radar of both Inter and Arsenal (1). Atalanta are prepared to consider offers for the highly-rated defender. Another example of the club's ability to develop talent that the biggest sides eventually come calling for.
Sporting director saga drags on
Tony D'Amico's move to Roma remains in limbo. The sporting director is expected to formally leave his post, but after weeks of speculation, nothing has been finalized (1). That leaves Atalanta's technical leadership in an awkward holding pattern during a critical recruitment window.
Seven Atalanta players heading to the World Cup
Atalanta will have strong representation at this summer's tournament. Seven squad members have been called up, including veteran midfielder Marten de Roon, who earned a Netherlands spot despite limited playing time recently (1). Ederson also received a Brazil call-up following Wesley's injury (2).
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters is a mix of sentimentality and anticipation. The Pasalic winner thread shows fans still buzzing about clutch moments, while the Ederson World Cup call-up has fans proud of his trajectory, even as his United move looms. See the Ederson discussion
