Francesco De Rose is approaching the end of his contract with Catania, set to expire in June. After just a year in Sicily, he is considering new opportunities. Despite not being in peak physical condition, he has garnered significant interest. Reports suggest that several Serie D teams are interested in him, with Barletta leading the chase according to Seried24.com. Barletta, a historic club that recently secured victory in their Eccellenza group, is keen to assemble a competitive team for the next season, viewing De Rose as a valuable addition. Barletta, a club with a storied past, has faced challenges in recent years that forced them to restart from the amateur leagues. Nonetheless, they are experiencing a resurgence after dominating their Eccellenza group and regaining at least an interregional category status. This revival has sparked their ambition to build a team capable of competing at the top next season, with De Rose seen as a potential key player in their strategy.