 He again performed with high standards, making 41 appearances and scoring 13 goals in league play.His form over the span of three seasons led to interest from a host of Serie A clubs, including Udinese, Atalanta and Chievo.At the start of the 2009–10 season, Lodi scored three goals in the first three games of Empoli's season, later joining Udinese on loan for the remainder of the 2009–10 season.