Di Francesco is considered an important player by Catanzaro's coach Alberto Aquilani, who expressly requested his acquisition due to his technique, personality, and experience to support the team and younger players. He is expected to arrive on Monday and will replace Tommaso Biasci, who is headed to Avellino.

Tuttomercato reports on the strategic transfer of Di Francesco to Catanzaro. Di Francesco is being transferred to Catanzaro, which frees up an 'over' slot and reduces the wage bill for Palermo. This transfer is strategic as it addresses the issue of having a less used forward in the team due to strong competition.

Catanzaro is interested in Di Francesco from Palermo as they are hunting for a winger. Additionally, they have shown interest in Kvernadze from Frosinone and Vignato from Pisa, as they intensify their search for a suitable player to fill the winger position.