The 1999-00 campaign for Bari, led by coach Eugenio Fascetti, was a dramatic two-part season for Galletti in Serie A, ultimately securing their top-flight status with a 14th-place finish. They started brightly, sitting as high as 7th by Christmas, but a challenging second half saw them narrowly avoid the relegation zone. Leading the line was Swedish forward Yksel Osmanovski, whose 7 league goals proved crucial. The season is most fondly remembered for the thrilling emergence of 17-year-old local talent Antonio Cassano, who made his debut and scored a famous winning goal against giants Inter Milan, giving fans a memorable moment of attacking flair that defined this turbulent chapter.