Gasperini Closer to Roma after Rough Atalanta Summit | OneFootball

Gian Piero Gasperini is seriously considering leaving Atalanta after nine years, with Roma waiting in the wings to snap him up should he indeed do it. The coach had been hinting at his permanence in previous weeks. However, a meeting with the board pushed him in the other direction, Alfredo Pedullà informs.

The coach had expressed doubts about the team’s competitiveness next year due to likely major exits. The front office didn’t suppress them. On the contrary, they stated that they’ll continue to turn a profit on their stars if they receive rich offers. Ademola Lookman, Ederson, and Mateo Retegui could all leave in the summer. In addition, the officials asked to valorize the youngsters already in the squad who have been underutilized in their opinion.

Gasperini asked and obtained permission from Atalanta to talk with other teams, and he’s always been one of the top options for Roma. He’s in tune with Claudio Ranieri, who’s leading the search.

The Giallorossi propose the same contract they tendered to Cesc Fabregas, a three-year deal with €5M wages. They are cautiously optimistic the veteran gaffer will jump ship, Sky informs. He’ll decide and formally inform La Dea in the next couple of days.

Our Take on Gasperini, Atalanta, and Roma

Can’t fault him for being ambitious, as the only thing left for him to accomplish is Bergamo is winning the Scudetto. They missed out on a golden opportunity this year given the low quota. The premises to really fight for it going forward aren’t great. It wouldn’t be the first time he has used another side’s interest for leverage, but his exit seems more possible and would be more understandable this time around.