The Atalanta forward today expressed his frustration over the travel bans which limited the presence of Nerazzurri fans in some opening matches of the season. In an official statement issued by the ultras group, the fans declared that they had not been able to follow the team away, with the exception of the Conference preliminaries, and asked for concrete action for the match against Milan on 18 October.
In the text, the fans reiterated their commitment to supporting the team even outside the San Siro. "We are in mid-October and, excluding the Conference preliminaries, we have not yet been able to follow Atalanta away. First Rome, then Turin and now Milan," we read. The invitation was addressed to all fans: "WE WILL STILL BE THERE AT SAN SIRO! If the ban is confirmed, on Sunday 18 October we will accompany the team bus towards San Siro, amidst flags, torches, smoke bombs and horns." The ultra also asked not to be excluded from the stadium, stating that "you will find us outside" if they are not allowed inside.
The press release was accompanied by a banner visible on the cover of the article, with the words "18/10, no more bans. Everyone in Milan on motorbikes!". The message was signed by Curva Pisani, the most active section of Atlantic support, which expressed its determination to participate in the championship match against Milan. The group also announced that meeting details and times will be communicated during the week.
The protest arises from the experience of more than 8,500 signatories last year, who called for the abolition of travel bans for fans. Despite this, the management of the opening matches maintained restrictions that limited the ultras' mobility. The Curva Pisani therefore decided to transform its protest into a concrete action, aiming to show solidarity with the team and defend the fans' right to follow their team away.
For now, Atalanta has not yet officially responded to the curve's request. However, the decision to organize a coach trip to the San Siro on 18 October could be a turning point in the issue of travel bans. Fans are invited to stay informed on developments and participate in the initiative, should they decide to join. The match against Milan represents a crucial occasion for the team and, according to the curve, a moment in which the fans will be able to demonstrate their support in a visible and decisive way.