Palermo FC is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Decò | Gruppo Arena, which will be the Club’s Official Shorts Partner and Premium Partner for the 2025-2026 season.
The Sicilian company has been alongside Palermo for years and remains a historic and strategic partner, demonstrating the strong bond between the Club and the excellences of the territory. A key player in large-scale distribution in Sicily, Gruppo Arena contributes to the economic and social development of the island, sharing with Palermo a vision of sustainable growth.
As part of the partnership, the Decò logo will appear on the shorts worn by all Palermo teams during official matches, demonstrating its cross-cutting support for the entire Rosanero universe: from the men’s first team to the women’s first team, including all the men’s and women’s youth teams.
Decò | Gruppo Arena is also Title Partner of the Anglo-Palermitan Trophy, the friendly match between Palermo and Manchester City scheduled at the Renzo Barbera stadium on Saturday 9 August at 9 pm.
“The renewal of this partnership represents our Group’s strong commitment to a strategic city such as Palermo, in which we believe and in which we are investing and will continue to do so – said Cav. Lav. Giovanni Arena, CEO of the Arena Group – . We are proud to support a Club that, like us, looks to the future with seriousness and vision, sharing values of identity, cohesion and sustainable development”.
“This partnership renews the bond between our brand and one of Italy’s most fascinating football clubs – added Francesco Anfuso, Marketing and Innovation Director of the Arena Group – . Seeing the Decò logo on the shorts of all the Rosanero teams, from the First Team to the Youth Sector, is a source of pride for us and an extraordinary opportunity for visibility in a season that promises to be full of excitement”.
“We are proud to be able to continue this journey with Decò | Gruppo Arena, a partner that has shown great trust and support for our project over time, even in the most difficult moments. The continuity of this partnership – said Giovanni Gardini, CEO of Palermo FC – is an important recognition of the work we are doing and the deep bond that unites Palermo with the most virtuous companies in our business community”.
Gruppo Arena is now the leading large-scale distribution company in Sicily, with over 190 Decò and SuperConveniente shops, around 4,000 employees and an annual turnover of €1.5 billion. A family business now in its fourth generation, it is led by Cav. Lav. Giovanni Arena. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and ties to the local community, the Group promotes local suppliers and actively contributes to the economic and social development of Sicily.