He played for Leeds United just once, two years ago this weekend.
Leeds United’s scattergun approach to signings in the early days under Massimo Cellino provided more misses than hits.
One of these was Italian youngster Dario del Fabro, who signed on a season long loan from Cagliari.
The centre-back played only one match for the club, picked by Neil Redfearn two years ago this weekend in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat against Sunderland.
Sunderland’s Connor Wickham in action with Leeds’ Dario Del Fabro
He was allowed to leave Leeds at the end of his loan, very much a forgotten figure.
Yet there could be good news on the horizon for the centre-back.
Italian website Tuttomercatoweb report Italian giants Napoli are lining up a move for the defender, who is still just 21.
Del Fabro is still under contract to Cagliari but is out on loan at Serie B side, Pisa, where fellow Leeds flop Edgar Cani plays.
Sunderland’s Connor Wickham in action with Leeds United’s Dario Del Fabro (R)
The report states Napoli have sent scouts to watch Del Fabro twice, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis has taken a personal interest, with the aim of signing ‘the best young Italians’ to rival Juventus.
Del Fabro has made 14 appearances this season and is benefiting from playing regularly, enhancing his reputation.
Dario Del Fabro in action for Cagliari
His lasting memory at Leeds may be being one of the six players who controversially ruled themselves out of the Charlton game, The Yorkshire Evening Post reported at the time.
A more reputable career twist potentially awaits.
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