Roberto Samaden’s Christmas wishes to the Academy

With the festive season approaching, the Atalanta Academy will also halt its activities for a much-deserved break. As his first-ever Christmas at the Head of the black-and-blue Youth Academy, Roberto Samaden seized the occasion to send his festive greetings to the many people who are part of the Atalantina family.

"I would like to take this opportunity - as the Nerazzurri executive opened his speech - to thank all the people who work for Atalanta and not just limitedly to the Academy. Being my first-ever Christmas in Bergamo, from the moment I joined this Club I was exquisitely welcomed in an environment that helped me in every professional step I have taken thus far. I wish to stress how there is nothing ordinary in such a heartfelt reception. As such, I felt much compelled to convey my earnest wishes to all the families, the players and all the people who, day in and day out, render their service to the Club. Even at the cost of being iterative, I wish to express my thanks to each and every one of you who have gone out of your way to streamline my entrance in a very complex professional environment, as figures show".

"The ability to rationalize down to a hands-on and familiar level a rather challenging workplace is the tangible embodiment of everything this Club stands for - as Roberto Samaden cared to enlarge. It's truly the best way to convey that sense of belonging to a firm that, despite the importance of its objectives, never loses sight of its family identity; that same stance capable of spurring everyone to work in unison and harmony for the benefit of Atalanta. This is what truly stood out the most in my eyes. After many years spent in a single workplace, the capacity to nullify any personal and professional step to make me feel at home is truly a badge of honour. As such, in addition to the customary Christmas greetings I also wish to tender my deepest thank you".