Palermo HubPalermo has officially announced the contract extension of Jesse Joronen. The Finnish goalkeeper will thus remain tied to the Sicilian team.
What happened?
Palermo announced the news of Joronen's contract extension, which was due to expire. The agreement was reached on an annual basis, with an option for an additional year.
The Finnish goalkeeper arrived in Sicily on a free transfer in the previous season, after his experience at Venezia. This season, he has made 38 appearances in B with Palermo, between the league, playoffs, and Coppa Italia.
Why is it important for Palermo?
Joronen's contract extension is important news for Palermo, which aims to return to Serie A. The Sicilian team is currently fourth in the standings, with 72 points and a goal difference of +28.
| Season | Position in standings | Points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 4th | 72 | +28 |
What comes next?
Palermo will return to the field for the next season, with the goal of conquering promotion to Serie A. The Sicilian team will have to face a difficult season, but with Joronen's contract extension, they have already taken an important step forward.
Palermo is currently 10 points behind leaders Venezia. The team's last game was a 2-0 win against Catanzaro on May 20, 2026. The team is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins, after a series of 3 losses.
