Updated On: 22 May, 2024 06:22 AM IST | Dublin | AFP
Atalanta boss Gian Piero says helping club reach first-ever European final is pinnacle of his career in terms of accomplishment and prestige; wants his boys to stun Bayer Leverkusen

Gian Piero Gasperini. Pic/Getty Images
Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso can confirm his status as the rising star of coaching in Wednesday’s Europa League final, but he will come up against a wily old fox in Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini.
Alonso has rebuffed advances from former clubs Liverpool and Bayern Munich to remain in charge of Leverkusen after leading the club to their first ever Bundesliga title with an unprecedented unbeaten season.