[2][3] After Londrina failed to qualify to the final round of 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, he was loaned to Gama and made his debut on 2 October 2004 as substitute.
[5] He played 16 games in 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B; the team finished as the 11th, failed to qualify for the final stage.
In January 2007 he extended his contract with Londrina Junior again[11] and loaned to Atlético Mineiro.
[3] In January 2009 he returned to Brazil and signed a 1-year deal with Santos FC.
Shortly after, he was hired as a director for Londrina, where he was going to be the link between the football department and the management, and also be involved in player sales as well as purchases.