Francesco Bardi participated in his first training session with Mantova.

An official note from Mantova 1911 stated that Francesco Bardi is a new goalkeeper for Mantova, joining from Palermo on loan with a conditional obligation to buy. Palermo FC also communicated the transfer of Francesco Bardi to Mantova 1911 on loan with a conditional obligation to buy.

According to Tuttomercato, Francesco Bardi's transfer to Mantova from Palermo is imminent and his arrival awaits finalisation. Bardi is to replace veteran Marco Festa, who is set to leave the club biancorosso six months early.

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.