 Genoa bought the residual rights from Juventus for 600 million lire and resold Manfredini in the summer 2000.In 2000, Manfredini joined ChievoVerona, and was an important part of the first ever Chievo side to reach Serie A, along with Eriberto formed the "back arrow" as both wings.The team continued to surprise as they found themselves top of Serie A, eventually finishing fifth and achieving a UEFA Cup place.