 After problems fitting in at the Genoa based club, Zauli returned to Bologna in January 2006.He then joined Cremonese for the 2007–08 season with little success, and ended his playing career with Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Bellaria in 2008–09.In June 2009 it was revealed Bellaria had appointed Zauli as head coach, thus giving him the opportunity to stay in what proved to have been his final team as a player.