Overview

• In a letter to fans, he said he chose to leave Atalanta of his own accord to seek fresh challenges and renewed enthusiasm.
• Over nine years and 439 matches, he led Atalanta to a Europa League triumph, a third-place Serie A finish this season and Champions League qualification.
• He declined a late offer from Juventus before accepting Roma’s head coach role, which he described as an exhilarating yet demanding new assignment.
• He stressed that his decision was personal and absolved Atalanta’s management of any responsibility for his exit.
• As an honorary Bergamo citizen, he pledged to carry the city’s values with him as he begins his tenure in Rome.