Timeline: How did Palermo implode?
As Palermo teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, Sam Wilson outlines how the Sicilians got into this dire scenario. As Palermo teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, Sam Wilson outlines…
As Palermo teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, Sam Wilson outlines how the Sicilians got into this dire scenario. As Palermo teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, Sam Wilson outlines…
Paul Baccaglini is back in negotiations to buy Palermo from Maurizio Zamparini. “I always believed in this operation and we want to get it done quickly.” It’s a remarkable turnaround,…
Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini reveals he “turned down €25m” in transfers to keep his stars for a swift return to Serie A. The Rosanero were relegated in May and a…
After abandoning Paul Baccaglini’s takeover bid, Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini confirmed he’s back in talks with Frank Cascio. The troubled Sicilians will be in Serie B this season following relegation,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Palermo President Paul Baccaglini insists his takeover of the club is still on, despite almost two months passing since it was scheduled for completion. Former owner Maurizio Zamparini was forced…
Former Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini assures reports of a bankruptcy investigation is “all lies. This is a very healthy club.” The patron is still in the process of selling up…
It’s believed the Palermo prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation which could lead to the club being declared bankrupt. The Rosanero ended the Serie A season in chaos, with…
Paul Baccaglini admits his Palermo takeover needs “more time” but assures it is in the due diligence stage. Baccaglini’s deal to purchase Palermo has yet to be completed, despite a…
Maurizio Zamparini assures the delay to Palermo’s sale is only bureaucracy - “Berlusconi took a year…” The former Rosanero President has stepped down in favour of Paul Baccaglini, and is…
Paul Baccaglini confirms Palermo have “already contacted various sporting directors and Coaches” to rebuild after imminent relegation. The Rosanero are in penultimate place, only two points ahead of already-relegated Pescara…