sentences:  In 1995, he was signed by Fiorentina, and in 1998 by La Liga club Atlético Madrid, where he made 35 appearances with 3 goals during his only season with the club.During his time with the Spanish club, he gained a spot in the national team, making his one and only appearance with the "azzurri" on 5 September 1998, in a 2–0 away win to Wales, under Dino Zoff.He then returned to Italy the following season to play for Parma, making 15 league appearances, but moved on to Inter soon after, during the winter transfer market (in an exchange with Paulo Sousa).