Francesco Di Bartolo (footballer)

Francesco Di Bartolo Zuccarello (born 18 March 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie B club Palermo.

Born and raised in Udine, Di Bartolo joined Udinese's academy in 2013;[1] he then came through the club's youth ranks,[2][3] as he eventually started training with the first team during the 2022–23 season,[4][5] while also featuring for their under-19 squad.

[3] On 8 July 2023, Di Bartolo officially joined Belgian side Lommel on a permanent deal, signing a five-year contract with the club.

[6][7] On 25 July 2024, Di Bartolo joined Serie B side Palermo for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract.

[8][9] Four days later, the club reported that he had sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot during a training session, thus being forced to undergo rehabilitation.