 In 2002, after a short spell at Greek side Panionios, he opted to return to Italy and signed for then-Serie D club Boca San Lazzaro, where he played in a more attacking role, scoring 45 goals in 5 seasons (four in Serie D, plus one in Serie C2).On January 2007, he agreed a loan deal to Serie C1 Pizzighettone.On July 2007 he moved to Serie C1 Cremonese.