Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026

Giuntoli shrugs off Noa Lang links, praises Sarri as key signing

Atalanta's director downplays Napoli winger interest while hailing Sarri as the summer's best capture.

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What happened. Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli responded to reports linking the club with Napoli winger Noa Lang, dismissing the speculation while praising coach Maurizio Sarri as the summer's best signing.

Giuntoli called Sarri 'the best signing' Atalanta made this summer.
He also mentioned convincing Ederson to stay and signing Kristensen.
Atalanta face a big philosophy change under Sarri after nine years of Gasperini.

“I’d say the best signing Atalanta made this summer is Sarri, stealing him out from under the noses of important contenders in Italy and beyond.”
— Cristiano Giuntoli

Atalanta are rebuilding under Sarri, with a Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel-Aviv ahead.

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