Gian Piero Gasperini has indicated that he will not renew his contract with Atalanta, set to expire in 2026, but his departure in the summer is not guaranteed as the club operates uniquely compared to larger teams. A meeting between the coach and the club's management is scheduled post-season to discuss ambitions, with Gasperini aiming to raise standards annually while the front office prefers a gradual approach, having achieved the goal of Champions League qualification this season.
Atalanta and Gasperini are presently focused on their remaining matches to secure their position, with the manager seeking assurances on transfer market strategies. The club's strategy of retaining key players, demonstrated by only selling Teun Koopmeiners last summer, may continue in the upcoming window, potentially affecting players like Ademola Lookman, Ederson, Mateo Retegui, Marco Carnesecchi, and Isak Hien. Gasperini's future remains uncertain, with a possible "last dance" scenario if suitable coaching opportunities do not arise elsewhere, as current options at Roma, Juventus, and Napoli are uncertain, while a move to Milan seems unlikely due to his personality and the club's indecision.