 On 6 July 2011, after weeks of speculation surrounding his future, Mantovani agreed a four-year deal with Palermo with €3.5 million transfer fee, thus re-joining his former Chievo head coach Stefano Pioli to Sicily.He debuted with the "rosanero" on 28 July against Thun in Europa League.He spent the 2013–14 season on loan to Bologna.