Atalanta are reportedly preparing to submit their bid to include an Under-23 team in Serie C after Siena’s exclusion from the division.
The FIGC decided today to exclude the Tuscan side from the third tier of Italian due to various financial issues, leaving a free spot in the division.
Juventus are the only Serie A club to have a second team in Serie C – Juventus NextGen – and now Atalanta are keen to join them, looking to further improve their youth development.
TMW details how Atalanta are preparing the candidature bid for their Under-23 team to Serie C, needing to submit this by July 18 in order to be admitted for next season.
La Dea have become known for their impressive ability to develop young players in recent years and now they’re looking to take that to the next level, keeping a close eye on the work carried out by Juventus and their NextGen side.