He then became Milan's first choice goalkeeper, for four years, until he lost his starting spot to backup Dida early in the 2002--2003 season after picking up an injury during a Champions League qualifying match in August 2002.
He then became Milan's first choice goalkeeper, for four years, until he lost his starting spot due to being banned for a fight outside the stadium with his own fans. He was replace by Dida early in the 2002--2003 season after picking up an injury during a Champions League qualifying match in August 2002.