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Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli admits they ‘want to find a clear identity’ under coach Maurizio Sarri, with more changes for the trip to Milan. It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

Juventus FC News / Goal.com / October 2

Giuntoli: 'Juve? I signed Kessie while pretending to be a surfer'

Atalanta technical area director Cristiano Giuntoli spoke today at the Festival dello Sport in Trento. Here are his comments from the stage and on the sidelines.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 20

Giuntoli: ‘Atalanta trying to find ourselves, Juventus didn’t give me time’

Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli insists they are trying to ‘find ourselves’ this season under Maurizio Sarri, and shrugs off his contentious past with Juventus.

Juventus FC News / Goal.com / September 20

Giuntoli: 'Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz? There is little time left, it is pleasing that they are showing their value...'

His signings are doing very well at Juventus, but Cristiano Giuntoli is not seeking revenge. Cristiano Giuntoli is now Atalanta's sporting director, but

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 23

Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with Sarri

Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli is ‘confident we’ve made the right decision’ hiring Maurizio Sarri, and explains why Eljif Elmas is ‘a Joker in the pack.’ The match with Sassuolo kicks off at the New Balance Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 14

Giuntoli: ‘Atalanta’s best signing was Sarri, nothing to envy Lang’

Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli claims coach Maurizio Sarri was ‘the best signing’ of the summer, while he shrugs off reports of interest in Napoli winger Noa Lang.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Giuntoli: ‘Atalanta keeping Carnesecchi and Ahanor, we were fair on Palestra’

Cristiano Giuntoli assures Marco Carnesecchi and Honest Ahanor will stay with Atalanta under new coach Maurizio Sarri, is quiet on Kerim Alajbegovic, and hits back at Inter over Marco Palestra’s Chelsea move.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Atalanta ‘stunned’ by Ederson turnaround from Manchester United, working on new contract

Atalanta were ‘stunned’ that Manchester United abandoned their Ederson transfer, and confirm ‘he is happy to remain, so we’re working on a new contract.’ The deal had been done last month for €45m including add-ons, but could not be completed until after he had finished his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 8

Giuntoli wants Savona reunion as Atalanta open talks with Nottingham Forest

Cristiano Giuntoli is pursuing a reunion with Nicolò Savona at Atalanta, with direct talks underway between the Bergamo club and Nottingham Forest over a deal for the former Juventus right-back, a move that could have significant knock-on consequences for Inter Milan’s pursuit of Marco Palestra.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 30

Atalanta appoint ex-Juventus and Napoli director Giuntoli

Atalanta have officially confirmed the appointment of former Juventus and Napoli executive Cristiano Giuntoli as the club’s new sporting director effective immediately.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 27

D’Amico leaves Atalanta, is ready for Roma job

Atalanta have officially released Tony D’Amico after four years, so he is ready to take over as director of sport at Roma, replaced in Bergamo by Cristiano Giuntoli.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 27

Giuntoli was close to West Ham before Atalanta agreement

Alfredo Pedullà reports that Cristiano Giuntoli was in advanced talks with West Ham before agreeing to terms with Atalanta. Former Napoli and Juventus director Giuntoli was close to reaching an agreement with English side West Ham before accepting an offer from Atalanta, according to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / May 24

D’Amico in pole position to become new Roma sporting director

Tony D’Amico has emerged as the frontrunner to become Roma’s new sporting director, with the outgoing Atalanta director considered the ideal profile by the club’s hierarchy as they prepare to replace Frederic Massara.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 24

Report: Atalanta eye €15m Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio

Michele Di Gregorio is set to leave Juventus this summer after a disappointing debut season, with Atalanta among the clubs interested in signing the goalkeeper, and incoming sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli understood to be a personal admirer of the player he originally brought to Turin two years ago.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 22

Massimo Pavan says Juventus judged Giuntoli too quickly

Cristiano Giuntoli’s departure from Juventus at the end of last season continues to generate debate, particularly as the club struggles to make significant progress following his exit.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / May 12

Atalanta refuse to rule out Ederson exit amid Man United links

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi refuses to rule out Ederson’s summer exit amid links with Manchester United, but insists: ‘We have no official offers, only potential expressions of interest.’ Atalanta will “evaluate” offers for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who has been linked with Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 11

Atalanta: ‘D’Amico courted by many clubs, we’d be happy with Giuntoli’

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirms director Tony D’Amico ‘is courted by other clubs and could leave’ with Milan and Roma interest, while they’d be ‘very happy’ to replace him with Cristiano Giuntoli.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / May 11

Atalanta Get a Head Start in Carousel of Officials

Atalanta anticipate losing director Tony D’Amico in the summer and struck early on a high-end replacement, reaching an agreement in principle with former Juventus and Napoli exec Cristiano Giuntoli, Fabrizio Romano reports.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / May 10

Report: Giuntoli & Thiago Motta could reunite at Serie A club

Former Juventus men Cristiano Giuntoli and Thiago Motta have been tipped for a reunion at Atalanta this summer. Giuntoli is a sporting director who rose to fame during his time at Carpi, and then went on to build the Napoli squad that clinched a historic Scudetto title under Luciano Spalletti in 2023.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 9

Palladino has received ‘no signals’ about future at Atalanta

Raffaele Palladino admits he’d like to stay at Atalanta to build a ‘competitive’ team for next season, but hasn’t yet ‘received signals’ from the club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 9

Giuntoli set for Atalanta role to replace Milan and Roma-linked D’Amico

Matteo Moretto reports that ex-Juventus and Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has ‘already reached an agreement’ with Atalanta for next season. Former Juventus CEO Giuntoli is set to become the new Atalanta sporting director.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 9

Albanese expects Juventus to sell Giuntoli signing despite Genoa heroics

Juventus are still inclined towards selling Michele Di Gregorio, who has recently lost his starting spot under Luciano Spalletti. The 28-year-old rose to prominence during his time at Monza, and ended up signing for the Bianconeri in the summer of 2024 after being named the Best Goalkeeper in Serie A during the 2023/24 campaign.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 8

Cristiano Giuntoli tipped to return with Serie A club soon

Cristiano Giuntoli lost his Juventus role at the end of last season, but the experienced sporting director could soon return to a top position within Serie A.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 14

Emiliano Viviano says Giuntoli did a better job than Comolli

Damien Comolli replaced Cristiano Giuntoli at the end of last season after Juventus decided to dismiss their sporting director. Although Comolli was never officially given the title of sporting director, he effectively carried out many of the responsibilities previously handled by Giuntoli.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 30, 2025

Pundit would not be surprised if Giuntoli resigned from his role at Juventus

Cristiano Giuntoli may soon be facing the consequences of his decisions at Juventus, with his position as sporting director reportedly under threat. Once hailed for his exceptional work at Napoli, Giuntoli’s time in Turin appears to be approaching an unceremonious end.