Palermo FC, together with president Dario Mirri and the entire City Football Group family, expresses its condolences on the passing of Giovanni Ferrara, president of Palermo Calcio between 1989 and 2000.
Under his leadership, the rosanero Club enjoyed significant years, marked by promotion to Serie B in the 1990–1991 and 1992–1993 seasons, the latter culminating in victory in the Serie C Coppa Italia. The memory of the “Palermo dei picciotti” led by Ignazio Arcoleo, a symbol of belonging and pride for the entire city, remains indelible in the minds of all rosanero fans.
“The memory of President Giovanni Ferrara – says Palermo FC President Dario Mirri – will remain etched in the collective memory of Palermo and all its supporters, thanks to his gentlemanly demeanour, his great passion for our colours, and his extraordinary respect for people and the commitments he undertook, always in the service of protecting and defending our Palermo. Even during very difficult and trying times for him, his family and the Club – yet always filled with passion, dedication and unconditional commitment to the team – he always stood up for and supported everyone and everything”.