 After a short trial with Hajduk Split (without official appearance), in August 2009 he signed a 1-year contract with newly promoted Serie B outfit Gallipoli, as the club solved their financial problems.He was the 4th choice striker behind Ciro Ginestra, Francesco Di Gennaro and Samuel Di Carmine and played just 4 league matches before leaving for Varese of Lega Pro Prima Divisione in January 2010 on free transfer.He made his first-team debut on 13 January 2010, substituted for Matteo Momentè in the 66th minutes.