The 2012-13 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Palermo as Rosanero finished a crushing 18th in Serie A, resulting in relegation after nine consecutive seasons in the top flight. The season was defined by the notorious 'managerial musical chairs' of chairman Maurizio Zamparini, who cycled through three different head coaches. Despite the constant turmoil, the young Slovenian forward Josip Iličić was a shining light, firing in 10 crucial league goals. It was a painful year that marked the club's drop to Serie B and remains an unforgettable chapter in their modern history.. The 2013-14 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Palermo, with the Rosanero clinching the Serie B championship and securing immediate promotion back to Serie A after just one season. Following an early managerial change, the team found sensational form under Giuseppe Iachini, dominating the league and securing the title in record time with five games to spare. Spearheading the attack was the clinical Abel Hernández, whose 14 crucial goals fired a talented side that also featured a young Paulo Dybala. It was a historic, dominant campaign that signaled a dramatic resurgence for the club.