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.
Following his mutual contract termination with Perugia Calcio, Russo joined Gela Calcio of Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, where he played from January 2009 to February 2010.