 He took part in Catania's pre-season and being re-included into Catania's Starting XI, Sardo was chosen to start the Serie A opening game under coach Gianluca Atzori, and a Coppa Italia match a week before.However, on the final day of the transfer market (31 August), Catania announced that Sardo would move back to Chievo again on loan.The loan was a part exchange deal that saw Chievo left back Giovanni Marchese, move in the opposite direction also on loan.