Owners of Manchester City to build first training facility in 120 years for Italian club

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Published on 2024-04-11 12:11:14

The City Football Group has acquired Italian side Palermo, ending their 120-year wait for a training facility. Palermo now joins other CFG clubs such as Melbourne City, Mumbai City, and New York City as a sister club. The new ‘City Football Academy Palermo’ in Torretta, Sicily marks a significant milestone for both Palermo FC and the City Group.

The inauguration of the training facility symbolizes a commitment to developing Palermo on and off the pitch. The facility includes two natural grass pitches, a smaller pitch for goalkeeper training, and a main building for players and staff. City Group’s Managing Director of Global Football, Brian Marwood, expressed pride in the new facility and its potential to elevate Palermo to new heights.

The City Football Academy in Manchester serves as a model for the new Palermo facility, featuring 16.5 football pitches and various training amenities. The hub in Manchester caters to players from youth development to the first-team squad, showcasing the City Group’s dedication to creating world-class football infrastructure. The shared commitment to excellence between Manchester City and Palermo reflects the City Football Group’s vision for success across all its clubs.

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