Mattia Perin has officially ended his eight-year tenure with Juventus by transferring to Serie B side Palermo on a permanent deal. The 34-year-old goalkeeper signed a three-year contract, closing a chapter in Turin that yielded four major trophies despite a consistent backup role.
The departure brings an official end to the Italian goalkeeper’s time in Turin, where he arrived in the summer of 2018 from Genoa. During his eight seasons with the club, he largely served as a reserve option, making 71 appearances across all competitions while recording 67 conceded goals and 30 clean sheets.
Trophy Count and Transfer Details in Palermo Move
Despite limited playing time behind the starting choices, the veteran collected four domestic honors during his spell with the Bianconeri: two Serie A titles in 2018–19 and 2019–20, a Coppa Italia in 2023–24, and a Supercoppa Italiana in 2018–19. In his final season with the club, he featured in 14 matches across all tournaments, conceding 18 goals and keeping four clean sheets.
While Juventus did not initially disclose the financial terms of the sale, Italian media reports indicate a fee of half a million euros alongside performance-related bonuses. According to reporting on the negotiations, the club accommodated the player’s wishes by accepting a modest fee to facilitate the switch to Sicily.
Farewell Messages and Final Appearances in Turin
The club acknowledged his contribution in an official statement on its website. You always stood out for reliability, professionalism, and team spirit.
The goalkeeper’s final competitive minutes for the club came under unusual circumstances during the opening round of the Serie A season against Frosinone. He entered the match late as a substitute after summer signing Guglielmo Vicario suffered from cramps. Immediately following his entry, an opponent struck the crossbar in what proved to be his final action in a Juventus shirt.
Squad Rebuilding and Goalkeeper Movements in Serie A
For Palermo, competing in the second tier of Italian football, securing the experienced goalkeeper represents a primary reinforcement to anchor the defense for the upcoming campaign. The player has committed to a deal running until 2029.
The transfer also triggers potential domino effects in Turin’s squad management. Reporting from Goal.com and Matteo Moretto highlights that the future of Michele Di Gregorio remains unsettled. Should further departures occur in the goalkeeping department before the transfer window closes, Juventus is positioned to evaluate alternatives, including Lazio’s Christos Mandas, to maintain depth behind their primary options.
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