sentences:  In August 2008 he was signed by newly promoted Serie A club U.S. Lecce, thus returning to Salento.With the "giallorossi" side he scored 7 goals in 29 matches, making his Serie A debut against Torino on 31 August 2008.On 20 July 2009 he was officially signed by Fiorentina for €1 million in 2-year contract.