Today’s edition of “Il Corriere dello Sport” focuses on the many puzzles to be solved for Palermo.
The future of some Palermo players remains uncertain, with the possibility that some key elements from recent seasons could still play a significant role. It is essential to understand the intentions of these players.
Current Players
Mirko Pigliacelli: He has a contract for another year with an option to renew. He is not resigned to a secondary role and would be willing to compete for the starting position with Desplanches.
Francis Di Mariano: He represents the “Palermitanità” and, despite not scoring last season, he provided 5 assists, the second best result in the team after Brunori. He is motivated to improve his performance.
Returning Players
Dario Saric, Samuele Damiani and Jeremie Broh: They are returning from loans and should be called up for the summer training camp, where they will be evaluated by the new coaching staff.
Giuseppe Fella and Milan Devetak: Both have another year on their contracts, but they are not part of the club’s plans and will have to find a new position.
Giacomo Corona: Promising young player in 2004, he scored 19 goals for Empoli’s Primavera. The club must decide whether to integrate him into the first team or continue with his development in a Serie C team.
Palermo is considering several exchange options to strengthen the squad. Some players may be involved in negotiations to obtain new reinforcements:
Fulignati (Catanzaro): Palermo is willing to include Pigliacelli in the negotiation, also adding an economic compensation.
Vandeputte (Catanzaro): Could be exchanged with Di Mariano, given that they occupy similar roles.
Jeroen Zoet (Spezia): He could arrive in Palermo as an expert goalkeeper in a swap that would involve Soleri.
This transition and evaluation phase will be crucial to define Palermo’s squad for next season, balancing the needs for strengthening with the valorization of internal talents and compliance with contractual commitments.
