Ederson to United: deal agreed
Your midfield general is leaving. Ederson has verbally agreed a five-year deal with Manchester United, and the move is essentially done (1). Manager Raffaele Palladino has effectively acknowledged the transfer. Losing him stings, he's been the engine. The rebuild starts now.
Sarri incoming
The bench is about to look very different. Atalanta are in the final stages of talks with Maurizio Sarri to take over as head coach (1). Palladino is reportedly set to leave. Sarri-ball in Bergamo? That's a tactical 180 and one hell of a story to follow.
Conference League awaits
Atalanta finished the Serie A season seventh on 59 points, securing a spot in the Conference League (2) (1). The final-day 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, with goals from Piccoli and a Comuzzo own goal, sealed it. It's not Champions League, but it's Europe. And this club knows how to make European nights special.
De Roon's World Cup shot
Marten de Roon is considered a strong candidate for the Netherlands' World Cup squad (1). He's been quietly brilliant all season. If he makes the cut, it's a deserved nod for one of your most dependable performers.
