 He was later signed by Serie B club Catania in August 2002, making his debut on 31 August in a game against Siena.He was later signed by Perugia (at that time belonging to Luciano Gaucci, who was also the majority shareholder of Catania), where he had the chance to make his debut in the Italian top flight.In 2005, following the cancellation of Perugia from Italian football, he found himself without a club, being then signed by Fiorentina.