According to La Voce di Mantova, Mantova's sporting director, Leandro Rinaudo, has secured an agreement with goalkeeper Francesco Bardi, who is leaving Palermo as he is second-choice behind Jesse Joronen. Bardi has only played in the first league match of the year before suffering an ankle problem. It is anticipated that he will move to Mantova on loan with a purchase obligation that becomes active if the team avoids relegation.