 Palermo chairman Maurizio Zamparini then confirmed to have formally authorized him to start searching a new club where he could play regularly, but the player eventually stayed until the end of the campaign, retiring shortly after.Fontana is not related to another football goalkeeper, also named Alberto Fontana, who also had an extensive professional career, also appearing for a host of clubs.As his footballing namesake, he was nicknamed "Jimmy" after singer Jimmy Fontana.