FORMER Premier League manager Ivan Juric has been sacked by Atalanta just days after clashing with one of his own players mid-game.
The 50-year-old was only appointed in June but already finds himself out of the job following a run of seven Serie A games without a win.
A statement from the club on Monday read: “Atalanta BC announces that Ivan Jurić has been relieved of his duties as First Team coach, along with his closest collaborators, namely Matteo Paro, Miguel Veloso, Paolo Barbero, Stjepan Ostojić, and Michele Orecchio.
“Atalanta BC thanks Ivan Jurić and his staff for their commitment and wishes them all the best for the future.”
Out of 11 league games for Atalanta since the start of the season, Juric managed just two wins.
He also lost two and recorded seven draws, with the club 13th in the table.
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Juric made headlines last week after clashing with Ademola Lookman during the Champions League match between Atalanta and Marseille on Wednesday.
The pair exchanged words after Lookman was subbed off in the 75th minute.
The manager then grabbed his player by the arm before they were separated by a member of staff.
Before taking charge of Atalanta, Juric managed Southampton in the Premier League for less than five months.
He was appointed in December 2024 but stepped down the following April after the club were relegated.
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