 Including games played in Coppa Italia Serie C, his record at Benevento was 12 games played and 5 goals scored.It was not long before he gained the attentions of Juventus and was signed by the club in 2002, during his earlier years with Juventus he played in reserve and youth levels in competitions such as Torneo di Viareggio (which the club won in 2003 and 2004).However, during the 2003–04 season, he did make one appearance in the Coppa Italia.