on 20 august 2012 bastrini joined novara calcio, with achille coser moved to opposite direction. bastrini signed a 4-year contract. on 1 february 2014, bastrini joined serie a side cagliari on loan for the reminder of 2013-14 season. on 17 july 2014 bastrini was signed by ternana in a temporary deal, with an option to buy.