Raffaele Palladino has made no secret of his desire to remain at Atalanta and build a "competitive" squad for next season, but the uncertainty surrounding his future continues to grow as the club has yet to offer any clear signals about his role.

As Atalanta gear up for the final stretch of the season—starting with a crucial trip to face Milan at San Siro tomorrow—Palladino finds himself in a holding pattern. Despite being under contract until June 2027, reports suggest that major changes are brewing behind the scenes. The club is reportedly set to replace sporting director Tony D'Amico with Cristiano Giuntoli, and according to Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio, the coach's position is also far from secure.

"I'm fine here in Bergamo. I've found great warmth from everyone since I arrived," Palladino said during a press conference on Saturday. "I'm proud of the work I've done with the team. We've gone from 13th to seventh. We were eliminated on penalties in the Coppa Italia and had a great journey in the Champions League, eliminating Borussia Dortmund. I judge this journey positively."

Palladino took over from Ivan Juric in November 2025 and has since overseen 36 games, winning 17, drawing seven, and losing 12. While those numbers represent a clear improvement, the coach is aware that building on that momentum will require more than just his own ambition.

"I hope to build a competitive Atalanta for a new great cycle, but I have not received any signals for now. What matters now is to end the season well," he added. "I've been making assessments since I arrived. I didn't build this team. We'll see what happens next season. I want to build a competitive Atalanta in my own image and likeness, and establish a long-term cycle with young players as well."

For now, Palladino's focus remains on the pitch, but the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether he gets the chance to shape the club's future—or if his tenure in Bergamo is destined to be a short-lived chapter.