He played two league match and 1 cup match before left on loan.

In the 2001-02 season, he left for Catania on loan.

He made four more appearances before leaving on loan.

Since 2008 he left on loan to other Brazilian clubs.

He only played once before left on loan to fourth division club Melfi.

However, manager Holdsworth expected him to leave the club on loan in order to get first team experience.

In summer 2010 he left for Vicenza on loan.

After just played 6 times in 2005-06 season, he left for Mantova on loan, with option to purchase.

He then left for Chievo on loan with first-option to sign.

He appeared frequently the following season, but made only two substitute appearances in 2001-02 before leaving for England on loan.