# Gabriel Strefezza transfer to Palermo FC > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gabriel-strefezza-transfer-to-palermo-fc > Updated: 2026-08-20T11:15:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Palermo FC has completed the signing of Brazilian-Italian forward Gabriel Strefezza. The arrival of Strefezza initially brought the club to its maximum limit of 18 over-age players, creating a roster management challenge for sporting director Carlo Ostino. The club sought to free a slot to facilitate further squad adjustments, including the search for a replacement for Joel Pohjanpalo. Strefezza has since officially presented himself to the club. During a press conference, he described the move as a full-circle moment, noting he had previously attended a trial with Palermo at age 18. After a difficult summer period involving exclusion from the Olympiakos squad, the winger expressed his commitment to regaining fitness and contributing to the team's goals and assists. ## Claims - Strefezza previously attended a trial at Palermo when he was 18 years old. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Strefezza's first Serie B goal was scored against Palermo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Strefezza joined Palermo after being excluded from the Olympiakos squad during the summer. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Strefezza expressed being impressed by the 35,000 spectators at the Barbera stadium. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Gabriel Strefezza joins Palermo Gabriel Strefezza has joined Palermo, citing his immediate attraction to the club's project and noting his history with the team dating back to an 18-year-old trial. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriel-strefezza-joins-palermo ### 2026-08-06: Palermo FC faces squad limit as new signing Gabriel Strefezza arrives Palermo's signing of Gabriel Strefezza pushes the squad to the 18‑player over‑age limit, forcing the club to sell a player before adding a replacement for Joel Pohjanpalo, with Antonio Di Nardo top of the list. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-fc-faces-squad-limit-as-new-signing-gabriel-strefezza-arrives --- Cite as: Gabriel Strefezza transfer to Palermo FC. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gabriel-strefezza-transfer-to-palermo-fc