Bologna appoint former Atalanta manager to halt Serie A tailspin
Raffaele Palladino has been appointed head coach of Bologna on September 18, 2026, replacing the sacked Domenico Tedesco at the Nicolo Galli Training Centre. The former Atalanta manager steps into the dugout with the side sitting bottom of Serie A after securing just one point from their opening four matches.
Immediate Structural Shift at Nicolo Galli Training Centre
Palladino inherits a squad that has scored just twice across four league fixtures, via goals from Roberto Piccoli and Artem Dovbyk, while conceding five times. His immediate priority centers on altering training methodologies to raise squad intensity and physical conditioning, though he noted plans to maintain a flexible tactical setup between a back four and a back three.
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clubThe appointment comes at a critical junction in the campaign, with Palladino facing his opening matchday fixture just three days after taking charge. Bologna selected the Italian tactician following internal discussions that also considered Stefano Pioli and Thiago Motta for the role.
“I wanted to thank the club because in these days they have shown me enormous faith and they did not offer me a bench, they offered me a project, and that is why I came here,” Palladino said. “We need to rediscover the enthusiasm that has been lost, but I am happy, fired up and determined to take on this journey.”
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According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Palladino arrived as a free agent after leaving Atalanta earlier in the year.