 In 2002, he returned to Spain to play for Córdoba CF and then Polideportivo Ejido but as soon as he was released by Valencia CF from his contract, he returned to Romania to join Petrolul Ploieşti and then Dinamo Bucharest.January 2005 found Şerban playing for Larissa in the Greek second division.His club won promotion and, in 2006, he continued playing for Larissa, in the Greek first division, having a productive year with 27 appearances and 1 goal.