Stuart Findlay

Central Defender - Atalanta
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 33 Awards Matches History

Events

33

  1. Clashed with Davide Zappacosta over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  3. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  4. Clashed with Rodrigo Insúa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  6. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  7. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He cannot continue in his current tactical role. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  9. Clashed with Davide Zappacosta over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  10. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  11. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  13. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  14. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  15. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  16. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Worried by competition from a new signing Rodrigo Insúa

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  18. Clashed with Rodrigo Insúa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  19. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  20. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  22. He has started to want: To learn the language

    Mind

  23. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  24. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.1M/y

  25. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Atalanta

  26. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  27. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  28. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Moderate
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  29. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  30. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.1M/y

  31. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $426.0K/y
    Who
    Harris Joseph

  32. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $426.0K/y

  33. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Oxford United →