Catania FC misses bank guarantee deadline, risking penalties

Catania FC is facing administrative difficulties after failing to meet the deadline for depositing a mandatory supplementary bank guarantee (fideiussione) required for Serie C clubs. The club attributed the delay to technical and bureaucratic issues, noting that the timeline was complicated by the rescheduled date of their Coppa Italia match against Vicenza.

The club's Board of Directors expressed regret over the situation but remains focused on the original deadline of August 10. Failure to regularize the situation could result in disciplinary measures, including potential point penalties in the upcoming league standings.

This administrative delay has immediate sporting consequences, as new signings may remain unavailable for selection until the guarantee is processed. This issue coincides with Catania's upcoming Coppa Italia preliminary round match against Vicenza, scheduled for August 8, 2026.