After signing for United in the summer on a two-year deal, after a successful pre-season trial spell, the Lombardy-born left-back only made four appearances for the Cumbrians at first team level before returning to Italy in December due to homesickness. Since then he has been trailing for various teams in his own country and the cancellation of his contract today allows the defender to become a free agent before the English transfer window closes at 11pm this evening.