 On 23 July 2018, he was handed a two year ban and a €20,000 fine, following text messages "eliciting a reduced effort" from two players of Spezia during the 2017–18 Serie B, a match Parma won 2–0 to secure promotion to 2018–19 Serie A.On 9 August, Calaiò's ban was reduced, expiring on 31 December 2018, however the fine was increased to €30,000.On 31 January 2019, Calaiò signed to Salernitana.