Under Gasperini, Atalanta have managed to exceed everyone expectations in the past few years and this season La Dea's performances seem to be no exception to the trend started with the former Genoa coach. President Percassi discussed the goals for the season and his relationship with the caoch in an interview with Radio Anch'io Sport: "Our main goal is to reach safety from relegation. After that we could think about what it could happen or come our way. We are very satisfied with our squad both if we managed to win Coppa Italia and both if we reach Europe. Atalanta have won their last Coppa Italia in 1963, we'd like to bring it home, but reaching Champions League would also be amazing. I believe the this club's secret of success is planning and the work we have been doing for 8 years".
The president was also asked about a possible offer form a foreign club for Gasperini: "I don't want to hear about it. I'd really love it if he stayed with us forever. There's chemistry between him and the club, he made also clear that he loves working at the club, so I don't see any reason why we should part ways. How much are Zapata and Ilicic worth now? A bit more of what we paid for them, definitely more", concluded Percassi.
