Colantuono now free to join Udinese

Stefano Colantuono has terminated his contract with former club Atalanta as the Italian is set to become the new coach of Udinese.

The Bianconeri finished 16th in Serie A in the first season under ex-Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni, the 39-year-old failed to inspire a young side and having finished with four straight defeats a lack of noticeable progression has led to many calling for a change at the Stadio Friuli.

The expected replacement is 52-year-old Colantuono, who was replaced by Edy Reja at La Dea in March but was still under contract in Bergamo, which would have prevented him taking up a new job at a different club.

However, now the former defender is free to move to Udinese and is believed to be in discussions with Zebrette owner Giampoalo Pozza to finalise the details on a contract to coach the Bianconeri.