In 1997 he was part of the team reaching the final in the Coupe Gambardella which was eventually lost to Lyon. He made his professional debut for the first team on 25 March 2000 against Auxerre, in which he came on as a 88th-minute substitute for Rui Pataca in a 2–0 win.
In 1997 he was part of the squad advancing to the final in the Coupe Gambardella, which ultimately fell to Lyon. He made his professional debut for the first team on March 25, 2000 against Auxerre; he entered as a substitute for Rui Pataca in the 88th minute during a match that ended with a 2–0 victory.