Overview
- Atalanta confirmed on May 30, 2026 that Cristiano Giuntoli is its new Direttore Sportivo with a contract running to 2029.
- Giuntoli formally replaces Tony D'Amico and was welcomed publicly by the Percassi family and club leadership.
- His résumé includes building Carpi from Serie D to Serie A and winning a Coppa Italia with Napoli and another with Juventus.
- Reports say Giuntoli has already begun work at Atalanta on recruitment and squad strategy, and media coverage links his arrival to an expected but not yet official Maurizio Sarri appointment.
- The club’s move signals a shift in transfer strategy and tactics for the coming seasons, with immediate work expected on midfield reinforcements and adapting the squad to a different coaching approach.