Police raid troubled Palermo
There are widespread reports that Palermo and Maurizio Zamparini’s home have both been raided by Italian financial police. Among the numerous publications reporting the story is Calciomercato.com, which explains the…
There are widespread reports that Palermo and Maurizio Zamparini’s home have both been raided by Italian financial police. Among the numerous publications reporting the story is Calciomercato.com, which explains the…
Paul Baccaglini has officially resigned as President of Palermo after the takeover bid fell through, so the club is back in Maurizio Zamparini’s hands. The takeover by the Italian-American group…
Maurizio Zamparini says a new Palermo President will be appointed soon but “it won’t be me”. The 76-year-old stood down as Rosanero patron earlier this year, with a consortium led…
Inter have formally appointed Dario Baccin as their new assistant sporting director. Baccin is a former player who had a role at Siena’s academy and was technical director at Palermo…
Paul Baccaglini has pulled out of the Palermo takeover after Maurizio Zamparini decided to wrest back control of the club. "I gave it my all." The deal had been done…
Maurizio Zamparini and Palermo released a statement confirming the Paul Baccaglini takeover has been scrapped. “I didn’t sleep last night.” The Sicilians had been effectively sold to American investors, headed…
Maurizio Zamparini announced he’s calling off the Paul Baccaglini takeover of Palermo, so “I go forward and will take the team straight back into Serie A.” The takeover was agreed…
Udinese have officially confirmed the signing of Giuseppe Pezzella from Palermo on a five-year contract. The 19-year-old left-back made 10 Serie A appearances for the Rosanero last season, but couldn’t…
Maurizio Zamparini says the sale of Palermo won’t be delayed but “to make the closing happen it takes money…” The former Rosanero President has stepped down, having agreed to sell…
Milan have chosen Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer, though he can only arrive when they’ve sold some of their other players. Sky Sport Italia claim that Danish international Kjaer has been…
Bologna have officially announced the signing of Giancarlo Gonzalez from Palermo. The Costa Rican international signed for the Rosanero from Columbus Crew in the summer of 2014, and made 21…
Palermo have appointed Fabio Lupo as their new sporting director and Bruno Tedino as Coach. The Rosanero were relegated from Serie A this season, ending the campaign in crisis with…
“Udinese strongly want Giuseppe Pezzella, but there are two or three clubs interested” in the Palermo defender, said his agent. The 19-year-old took part in the Under-20 World Cup, where…
Palermo defender Giancarlo Gonzalez has arrived to undergo his medical ahead of a transfer to Bologna. The 29-year-old Costa Rica international arrived from Columbus Crew in 2014 for €3.8m, becoming…
Palermo have announced that the sale of the club to Paul Baccaglini “will take place by June 30”. Maurizio Zamparini has agreed a deal to sell the Rosanero to Baccaglini…
Palermo patron Maurizio Zamparini released a statement warning “the city and fans deserve respect” and hope Paul Baccaglini completes the closing by Monday. The takeover was agreed in February and…
The Italy squad numbers for the European Under-21 Championship are announced, with Federico Bernardeschi wearing 10. Gigi Di Biagio’s Azzurrini are in the group phase with Germany, Denmark and the…
Cagliari full-back Nicola Murru has pulled out of the Italy Under-21 squad for the European Championship, so Giuseppe Pezzella of Palermo comes in. The Azzurrini are due to open their…
The confusion at Palermo remains, as Maurizio Zamparini and new President Paul Baccaglini confirm they’re calling different directors of sport and Coaches. The take-over of the club was meant to…
Paul Baccaglini’s consortium has reportedly been given until June 20 to complete its takeover of Palermo. The transfer in ownership has been marred by hold-ups and even the threat of…