Palermo FC Becomes Latest Italian Club to Join Fan Token® Ecosystem

Sicilian football club Palermo FC has partnered with Socios.com to launch its very own Fan Token®.

The club, which currently competes in Serie B, joins over 70 sports organisations already working with Socios.com to grant fans access to digital engagement opportunities, rewards, and exclusive experiences.

The partnership is intended to deepen Palermo’s relationship with its loyal global fan base, and it joins a stacked roster that includes the Italian National Team, Juventus, AS Roma, SSC Napoli, Inter and AC Milan.

Details of the official Palermo FC Fan Token® launch have not yet been confirmed, with fans encouraged to to sign up to Socios.com to be the first to know.

“Since Socios.com’s inception almost seven years ago, Italy has been a hugely significant strategic market for us, and we’re delighted to build further relationships with the region’s most iconic teams and fan bases,” said Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Socios.com and Chiliz.

“We welcome Palermo FC to our growing ecosystem and look forward to working with the club, creating new and meaningful opportunities for its supporters to connect with and engage with their team.”

How Big is Palermo FC?

Part of the City Football Group that also owns Manchester City ($CITY), Palermo FC was founded in 1900, making it one of Italy’s oldest clubs. The Rosanero club has spent 29 seasons in the Italian top flight, while also winning five Serie B league titles and appearing in three Coppa Italia finals, the most recent of which came in 2010-11.

When it launches, the Palermo Fan Token® will give supporters fresh ways to engage with this historic Italian footballing institution.

Engagement opportunities could include exclusive opportunities to fly with the team, tour the stadium with legendary players, or attend virtual meet-and-greets with squad members. Fans can also vote on binding polls to influence club decisions, as well as redeem signed match-worn merchandise.

In Serie B, Palermo FC is currently tied for first place with Mantova, having claimed ten points from their opening four games. Their last season in the top flight was 2016/17.

The Rosanero club is managed by legendary Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi, who previously secured promotion for Pisa. Inzaghi’s coaching career has seen him take charge of several top Italian clubs, including Milan, where he enjoyed a glittering playing career.

Palermo FC fans can sign up for the latest partnership news and updates on upcoming fan engagement opportunities.

Ronnie McCluskey: Fan Token® Market Reporter