 in the United Arab Emirates; subsequently, the Italians accepted the latter offer.Firmani returned to Lazio in July 2009, starting preseason training in the northern town of Auronzo di Cadore and trying to earn himself a place in new coach Davide Ballardini's team.In February 2011, after being released upon his request, the 33-year-old joined Chinese Super League side Shaanxi Renhe FC.