 In February 2009, he scored his first goal since returning to Genoa, the winner against Palermo.In June 2009 Genoa excised the option to sign him in a co-ownership for pre-agreed price.He was very impressive after re-joining Genoa, who were back in Serie A by then, and he retained a place in the starting line-up as Gian Piero Gasperini's first choice left-back.