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De Ketelaere Eager to Maintain Momentum Post Atalanta Win

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini praised De Ketelaere for his impressive display and compared him to former forward Josip Iličić, as the 22-year-old took his tally to two goals from five games for Atalanta. The striker himself expressed confidence in his displays in his post-match interview.

A month after mutually parting ways with Atalanta, Josip Ilicic has decided to continue playing and came to terms with Maribor.

Ilicic Officially Resumes His Playing Career at Maribor

October 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Palermo, Serie A, Transfer Market

A month after mutually parting ways with Atalanta, Josip Ilicic has decided to continue playing and came to terms with Maribor. The attacker reportedly contemplated retirement but instead went back to the side where he first broke through. He spent 40 days at the club before being acquired by Palermo in the past.

Josip Ilicic and Atalanta mutually agreed to part ways on deadline day. The attacker will have the opportunity to sign with another team.

Atalanta and Their Fans Have Classy Send-off for Ilicic

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Leicester, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Josip Ilicic and Atalanta mutually agreed to part ways on deadline day. The attacker will have the opportunity to sign with another team in the next few weeks. The veteran saluted the fans before the win over Torino: "I don’t know what my future will be yet. I need time to reflect."

Atalanta completed the acquisition of Ademola Lookman yesterday and received an offer from Nottingham Forest for Remo Freuler.

Atalanta Sign Lookman, Receive English Bid for Stalwart

August 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Atalanta completed the acquisition of Ademola Lookman yesterday and received an offer from Nottingham Forest for Remo Freuler. The winger spent the last two seasons on loan in the Premier League at Fulham and Leicester City.

Atalanta will need to finish the season well in order to keep playing in Europe, and they are poised for significant changes in the summer.

Atalanta Preparing for Summer Overhaul of Their Roster

April 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Atalanta will need to finish the season strong in order to keep playing in Europe, and they are poised for significant changes in the summer. Gian Piero Gasperini hinted that he would need to talk with the new co-owners. However, it would be a shocker if he did not stay at the helm.

With only two days remaining within the winter transfer window, Lazio are prepared to a launch an opening bid for Atalanta's winger Aleksei Miranchuk.

Lazio to Miss Out on Signing Atalanta Playmaker

January 29, 2022 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Lazio, who have been relatively quiet in the January transfer window, could be bracing themselves for a busy deadline day. Per Sky Sport Italia, the Biancocelesti will make a late push to sign out-of-favour Atalanta trequartista Aleksei Miranchuk.

With a notable delay compared to when he originally took the medicals, Atalanta announced the signing of Jeremie Boga yesterday.

Atalanta Finally Announce Boga, Weigh Departures Up Front

January 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

With a notable delay compared to when he took the medicals, Atalanta announced the signing of Jeremie Boga. The club reportedly faced issues while dealing with his entourage and the commissions. La Dea will let Roberto Piccoli leave on loan, but they are likely to keep Aleksey Miranchuk and Duvan Zapata.

Sampdoria vs Atalanta 1-3: Zapata and Zappacosta Propel La Dea

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

Atalanta confirmed to be one of the best road teams in Serie A against Sampdoria. The contest could have slipped away due to an early goal, but they quickly came back and masterfully saw the game out in the second half. The Bergamaschi bounced back after the later equalizer by Udinese Sunday.

Giorgio Scalvini is on the radar of several big clubs, but Atalanta owner Antonio Percassi wants to keep ahold of him in January and possibly in the future.

Atalanta Owner Dismisses Swap with Juventus and Dishes on Gasperini

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta owner Antonio Percassi received an award and discussed a few topics. “It is hard to stay at the top levels considering that we are the smallest Italian side in a European competition. We will continue to propose our style of football with humility and hope the results will follow.”

Inter and Atalanta go head-to-head at Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday, and it’s time to preview the game and take a look at the expected lineups

Inter vs Atalanta Preview and Expected Lineups – Serie A Round 6

September 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter and Atalanta go head-to-head at Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday, and it’s time to preview the game and take a look at the expected lineups. Arguably the most exciting match-up on the weekend's Serie A football schedule pits the reigning Italian champions against a permanent top-four fixture.

Gian Piero Gasperini Comments on Atalanta’s “Ugly Win” at Salernitana

September 19, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Atalanta squeezed past a spirited Salernitana side at Stadio Arechi on Saturday night, courtesy of Duvan Zapata's 75th-minute strike. Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted in the aftermath that his side's victory was not pretty by any means, as it took them plenty of suffering to get there.

Atalanta Attacker Tipped to Stay After Mending Fences with Gasperini

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Josip Ilicic had one foot out the door last week, as coach Gian Piero Gasperini admitted openly. Milan and Lazio had set their eyes on him to bolster their front-lines with a bargain. But the player and the gaffer appear to have reconciled and the forward is now likely to spent another season at Atalanta.

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