During his time with the Spanish club, he gained a spot in the Italy national team, making his one and only appearance with the azzurri on 5 September 1998, in a 2–0 away win to Wales, under Dino Zoff.
[1][2] He then returned to Italy the following season to play for Parma, making 15 league appearances, but moved on to Inter Milan soon after, during the winter transfer market (in an exchange with Paulo Sousa[3]).
With the nerazzurri jersey, he made only 25 appearances in three seasons, mainly because of the several injuries he experienced during his years at Inter, which forced him to retire in 2003.
[8] He was recalled in February 2009, with Venezia placed in the league bottom, and managed to bring his club out of the relegation zone.
However, due to financial difficulties, their entry to Lega Pro Prima Divisione was rejected and the club folded.