After his mutual contract recision with Perugia Calcio, Russo signed for Lega Pro Seconda Divisione club Gela Calcio, where he would play from January 2009 until February 2010.
After his agreement with Perugia Calcio was dissolved, Russo signed with Gela Calcio in the Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, playing there from January 2009 until his departure in February 2010.