Sarri Unveiled at Atalanta, Reflects on Lazio Past and Future Ambitions

Ekhbary News Agency | 2024-05-12T14:30:00Z

Bergamo, Italy – Maurizio Sarri officially began his tenure as the new head coach of Atalanta, addressing the press and fans in his unveiling. Sarri emphasized his dedication to hard work, a trait he believes is fundamental to the club's success, expressing gratitude towards the Percassi and Pagliuca families for their determined pursuit.

Building a New Team Identity

The coach outlined his objective to cultivate a team that embraces a new philosophy, acknowledging that the initial phase might involve challenges and criticism, drawing parallels to his early days at Napoli. "There will be difficulties at the beginning," Sarri admitted, "but we will evaluate the finished product. I hope not to lose the patience of the presidency," he added with a laugh, confirming his impression of Atalanta as a "great family."

Reflections on Lazio and Future Hopes

Looking back, Sarri spoke fondly of his time with Lazio. "To the Lazio fans, I can only love them despite everything that has happened," he stated. He described the past year as formative, wishing he hadn't experienced it but acknowledging its positive takeaways. Sarri stressed the importance of moving forward, stating, "The Lazio fans know very well how I think, it's useless to go back over what happened, we need to open a new chapter." He also briefly touched upon player Ederson, confirming his importance to the squad and his eagerness to return.