On returning to Sampdoria for the beginning of the 2010--11 season, he did not appear in any games, before being loaned to Cesena on 30 December 2010 for the rest of the season.
On returning to Sampdoria for the beginning of the 2010--11 season, he did not appear in any games, as the club now hired Domenico Di Carlo as coach. He was loaned to Cesena on 30 December 2010 for the rest of the season.