Ghana striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom will be working with new coach Edy Reja at Atalanta after the Orobici sacked Stefano Colantuono.
The 20-year-old hopes the former Napoli coach will give him more playing opportunities for the rest of the season.
Boakye made a total of 17 appearances including six starting appearances for the struggling side.
ââ¬ÅAtalanta B.C. communicate that they have dismissed Coach Stefano Colantuono, who will be replaced by Mr Edy Reja,â⬠reads the statement.
ââ¬ÅThe club expresses profound admiration and gratitude to Mr Colantuono on account of the qualified work that he did with us for five years.ââ¬
Atalanta are currently 17th in Serie A and only three points clear of relegation zone.