He then signed a contract with Londrina's affiliated club Londrina Junior Team (later became an independent team) and loaned to Ceará. The loan was extended in April. He played 16 games in 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B; the team finished as the 11th, failed to qualify for the final stage. In September, he was loaned to São Caetano of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. His contract with São Caetano was renewed in January 2006. He extended his contract with Londrina Junior in May 2006. and he was loaned to Vila Nova in September. He scored a debut goal on 9 September (round 22), an equalizing goal against Ituano; eventually the match end in 1–1 draw. The team as the bottom of 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and relegated.