However, Dossena was sent off in Sunderland's next game at Hull City for a stamp on David Meyler. He was released at the end of the 2013–14 season by Sunderland after losing out on first team action to Marcos Alonso. On 6 November 2014, it was announced that Dossena would be joining League One team Leyton Orient on a free transfer until the end of the season. He was released by the club following their relegation to League Two. In February 2017 Dossena signed a contract until the end of the 2016–17 season with Piacenza Calcio 1919 after training with the club. He was released at the end of his contract having made few appearances. Dossena played for the Italy U-20 team from 2000 to 2001, earning four caps. He made his first appearance for the Italy senior side in a friendly against South Africa on 17 October 2007. Dossena won his second international cap when he came on at half-time during Italy's 2–2 draw with Austria on 20 August 2008. He scored an own goal to put Italy 3–0 down against Brazil in a Confederations Cup match on 21 June 2009, as Italy were eliminated in the first round of the competition. On 7 April 2015, Dossena and a woman were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods in London. No further action was taken. Napoli  Sunderland