Atalanta have cooled reports of Juventus coach Gigi del Neri joining them.
Expected to leave Juve after a problematic first campaign in Turin, Atalanta have been associated with his services.
"It's fantasy football," said Atalanta sporting director Gabriele Zamagna. "We've been hearing this rumour for a few months now, but we have been clear.
"Should we get promotion back to Serie A then we will continue with Stefano Colantuono."
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