 In his first season with the club, he made 25 league appearances, and formed an impressive central defensive partnership with Lorenzo Stovini.The duo held their positions during the 2008–2009 Serie A season as well, under new coach Walter Zenga, and Terlizzi made an additional 20 league appearances.His first team position was in the limbo following the 2008 purchase of Argentine youngster Matías Silvestre.