 Subsequently, Fontana moved to U.S. Città di Palermo, with the initial aim being of serving as an experienced backup alongside young promise Federico Agliardi.However, an injury occurred to Agliardi, who additionally did not play impressively during the early matches of 2006–07, so Fontana was promoted to the starting lineup by Francesco Guidolin.At the age of 40, Fontana was confirmed by Palermo for their 2007–08 season, starting for the "Rosanero" with impressively good results despite being the second-oldest player in the whole Serie A, only behind 44-year-old Marco Ballotta of S.S. Lazio, also a goalkeeper.