Atalanta celebrated its 119th anniversary with a speech by Stephen Pagliuca, co-president of the club. During the ceremony, Pagliuca expressed his deep bond with the team and the city of Bergamo, recalling that his grandfather, born in Italy 125 years ago, would be proud of this achievement. He underlined how Atalanta is a real family, a shared passion that is reflected every time you enter the New Balance Arena to watch the matches.
Pagliuca highlighted the "extraordinary" identity of the club, defining it as a small reality capable of beating the big ones, citing successes against teams such as Chelsea and Liverpool. He also spoke about the importance of fans, describing them as a genuine passion and fundamental to success, especially recalling the victory against Dortmund the previous season. The president thanked the Percassi family for their collaboration and expressed gratitude for the professional satisfaction obtained, in particular the victory of the Europa League, which marked the culmination of over one hundred years of history.
Pagliuca's message also focused on the future: attention to young people, from six-year-olds to professionals, and the continued construction of a solid institution in Bergamo. With the anniversary, Atalanta celebrates not only its long history, but also the prospect of continuing to grow and surprise both locally and in Europe.