 In 2007, when at Cesena, he suffered a Lisfranc fracture which he never fully recovered from, making only a handful in the 2007–08 Serie B season, forcing him to announce his retirement from football in June 2009.Nicola is a brother of Cesena president Igor, which Cesena bought Nicola from Modena for €650,000 in co-ownership deal in 5-year contract.In June 2009 Modena gave up the remain 50% registration rights, as Nicola retired at the end of season.