 As Bari performed poorly in both attack and defence, the team finished bottom and were relegated to Serie B.On 15 May 2011, in the 70th minute of the derby between Bari and Lecce, he deflected a shot from Lecce striker Jeda, into his own goal, thus ensuring Lecce's victory and survival in the Serie A.He later admitted to interviewers that he was offered at least €50,000 to turn the ball into his own net.