 He collected 36 appearances out of 38 league games and two appearances in 2 rounds of Coppa Italia.On 20 June 2007, shortly before the transfer window deadline, Juventus redeemed him for a sum of €2.5 million.During 2007–08, at age 24, he carved out a starting spot on the left wing of the defence of Juventus, thanks to the movement of companion Giorgio Chiellini to central defence.