 During the 2009 winter transfer market, Potenza was seeking a transfer away from Liguria, and on 31 January 2009, it was confirmed that Potenza had joined Calcio Catania, in a co-ownership deal.He was brought in to strengthen the defensive line of the southern team who were pushing for UEFA Cup football.As a result of his arrival, Gennaro Sardo was sent out on loan from Catania to relegation battlers Chievo Verona.