Atalanta had shown strong interest in Christos Papadopoulos due to his qualities and on-field numbers. The club's U23 management courted him intensively, especially after his Serie A debut against Milan, which expanded his visibility among professionals.

Atalanta's U23 management showed strong interest in Christos Papadopoulos due to his qualities and performance on the field. His debut in Serie A against Milan further increased the interest among clubs.