Parma pick up Brazilian

Left São Paulo
Simplício's contract with São Paulo FC expired in June, bringing an end to a five-year spell in which he twice won the Paulista state championship. "I try to help my team both in defending and in attacking," said Simplício, who made 233 appearances and scored 27 goals for São Paulo. Parma will play in Europe for the 14th consecutive season when they enter the UEFA Cup next month.