Juric terminates Atalanta contract, ready for new Monza job
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Manager Ivan Juric has terminated his contract with Atalanta and is reportedly set to take charge at Monza.
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Attributed to original sourceIvan Juric is set for a return to Serie A, as he formally terminated his contract by mutual consent with Atalanta , and will take over at newly-promoted Monza.
It has been a difficult few years for the Croatian tactician, who went through a series of clubs in a very short space of time.
Juric hoping for Monza stability CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Atalanta looks on during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 25, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Since September 2024, he has been at Roma for precisely 12 games, then went to Southampton that same season for 16 matches before being fired there too.
He started the 2025-26 campaign with Atalanta, but was dismissed after just 15 competitive games in charge.
Before accepting a new role, he first had to terminate that contract by mutual consent, which was made official by Atalanta this afternoon.
Monza can now announce that Juric will be their new coach, taking them back into Serie A after a year away.
Paolo Bianco had been on the bench of the Lombardy club to secure promotion via the play-offs , but he terminated the contract by mutual consent on June 19.
Bianco has already been appointed as the new coach of recently-relegated Pisa in Serie B.
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What happened
Ivan Juric has cut short his tenure at Atalanta by mutually terminating his contract, paving the way for his appointment as the new head coach of Monza. The Croatian manager had been at Atalanta but departed after a short spell, and Monza are looking for a new coach to boost their campaign. The move marks another chapter in Juric's Serie A managerial career, which has previously included stints at Torino, Hellas Verona, and Southampton.
Chance analysis
This managerial change has implications for both Atalanta and Monza. For Atalanta, losing Juric mid-season creates instability and requires a swift replacement to maintain competitive form. For Monza, securing a coach with Juric's Serie A experience is a significant statement of intent, potentially improving their tactical organization and survival prospects. Atalanta's next appointment will be critical to maintaining their European qualification push.
Atalanta face short-term disruption and uncertainty while Monza gain an experienced Serie A manager to aid their survival bid.
Factor in managerial instability at Atalanta and a potential tactical boost for Monza in upcoming Serie A predictions.