Gian Piero Gasperini He confirmed this Sunday, after the victory over Torino (3-0) on the last day of Serie A, that next season he will continue to coach Atalanta.
Despite having a contract until June 2025, there are many rumors in Italy about the departure of Gasperini of Atalanta after eight seasons in control crowned the Europa League which ‘Dea’ won this Wednesday against Bayer Leverkusen, in what is the first European title in the club’s history.
End the gossip
But the coach denied all rumours, including his departure from Naples, after the match against Torino.
“De Laurentiis (Napoli president) has been praising me for many years and that flatters me. They will choose Napoli, I am linked with Atalanta and will continue. I said nothing else about my stay in Bergamo. I just want to play games. The commitment of Atalanta is above all, I did not leave room for other discussions,” Gasperini told Sky Sports Italia.
“There is a very strong bond with the club and a love for each other. We have been together for many years and there have been no problems. I have always been linked to Atalanta. After 8 years, some breakdowns may appear, but it’s normal,” Gasperini added.
Wait for Real Madrid
In addition, he assured that he would prefer to play the European Super Cup against Real Madrid, who will play in the Champions League final next Saturday against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
“We have achieved a victory and we realize it. Bergamo continues to celebrate this week. The next season will be difficult, but I don’t think it will be more difficult than this one. More is impossible, we are playing every three days. If anything, we will add the European Super Cup, which will be great against Real Madrid…”, said Gasperini.
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Source: La Verdad
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