After helping the Primavera side win the 2006--07 Campionato Primavera and reaching the final play-off for a second consecutive season, he was called-up to join the first team for the 2008--09 pre-season training in South Tyrol and training sessions during the first half of the season. Jos** Mourinho first named Santon in the line up for a September Champions League game against Panathinaikos and the next three games but did not use him.
Jos** Mourinho
Santon