Federico Barba has been presented as a new defender for Palermo. Barba explained that the presence of Filippo Inzaghi, with whom he had previously worked at Benevento, influenced his decision to join Palermo following his experience in Indonesia. Barba described his time in Indonesia as a very positive experience, where he played for one of Asia's most important teams and participated in competitions such as the Asian Champions League. He stated that Palermo's appeal and Inzaghi's presence convinced him to return to Italy.

Italian centre-back Federico Barba, 32, has moved to Palermo as a free agent. His contract is set until 2027, with an option to extend for the 2028 season if Palermo is promoted to Serie A. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.