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Report: Atlanta United eyeing ex-Roma manager Paulo Fonseca as head coach

Atlanta United are in advanced talks with Paulo Fonseca that have reached the ownership level and a tour of the team’s training facility according to a report from The Athletic. Read the piece for all the details.

Atlanta United's front office have held advanced talks with former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca.

Details on those talks, plus a look at Fonseca's footballing philosophy.

Reporting with @samstejskal, @MLSist, @JamesHorncastle and @PaulTenorio. https://t.co/JNjaUozViH— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) July 31, 2021

It’s a surprising name to hear considering Fonseca has recently managed at a high level with Roma and Shakthar Donetsk, but also because many were expecting Darren Eales and Atlanta United to target a coach with MLS experience that could stabilize the team in a volatile league.