Palermo is a real work in progress, with twelve of us saying goodbye: the incoming and outgoing situation.
“From Esposito to Brunori, the decisive week begins.” This is the title of today’s edition of the “Giornale di Sicilia”, which puts the spotlight on Palermo. Twenty days before the start of the summer training camp in Livigno, “Palermo is increasingly clearly outlining the composition of the squad for the 2024/25 season”. Of the seven players who arrived in the capital on loan, none were bought out. Fifteen players are destined to remain, while another twelve, “by personal or corporate choice, will be sold”. For this reason, De Sanctis will have to make at least two purchases per department, including the goal.
As for the goalkeepers, Kanuric has already said goodbye. And Pigliacelli too – although he will most likely participate in the training camp – will continue his career elsewhere. The second goalkeeper will come from the transfer market and will have to be a reliable extreme defender, with possible candidates such as Costil, Ochoa or Consigli. The third goalkeeper could be Nespola, promoted from Primavera. In defense, Marconi has left, Devetak will look for a new position, Buttaro and Aurelio are leaving. Therefore, Palermo will have to sign a full-back for each flank “and something could also change in the center of defense if one of Lucioni, Nedelcearu and Graves leaves”, we read. Peda, after a year on loan at Spal, will instead have his chance. To strengthen the defense, the strong name is that of Ferrari, former captain of Sassuolo, but the negotiation is far from simple.
“In midfield, Segre’s renewal is crucial: his exit would lead to the arrival of a starter.” Henderson and Coulibaly have returned to Empoli and Salernitana respectively, Stulac could also leave despite the high salary. Ranocchia will be one of the cornerstones, as will Vasic. “For Gomes everything will depend on the offers, while Saric will be evaluated in training camp together with Damiani, who is less likely to stay. Broh could participate in training camp but will almost certainly not be part of the 2024/25 squad”, continues the well-known newspaper. Coming in, the main objective is to find a playmaker: in the sporting director’s notebook the names of Mazzitelli, Viola, Bianco and Caligara.
“On offense, there will be a revolution.” Mancuso and Traorè have returned to Monza and Milan, while Brunori and Soleri have many requests and will be sold to the highest bidder. Replacing them will be difficult and could take time, until August”. Insigne could be sold, while Di Mariano and Di Francesco will be confirmed. Corona will be evaluated in retirement, but a new loan is not ruled out or he could even be used as a bargaining chip. Sebastiano Esposito has been at the top of the wish list for some time and surveys have been made for Defrel and Mulattieri. Mendes from Ascoli is also under observation.
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