 He played 29 league matches that season, and 4 2004–05 UEFA Cup matches, 3 as starting XI, out of possible 6.On 31 August 2005, the loan deal became permanent, cost €610,000 only for Lazio He signed a 3-year contract.Prior to join Lazio, he also played two matches (all at Coppa Italia) for Parma as starter.