Micoud set for Parma

Micoud's future sorted before championships

French midfielder Johan Micoud is set to complete a move from Bordeaux to leading Italian club Parma.

Currently training with the national team for the Euro 2000 championships, Micoud said he had agreed a four-year deal with Parma which could cost the Italian's nearly £5m.

I can go into Euro 2000 without my head being cluttered

John Micoud

Micoud, starting to establish himself as a regular member of the national side, announced at the end of the French league season that he was leaving Bordeaux, but did not initially specify his desired destination.

"I finished my season with Bordeaux and kept my promise that they would earn a place in Europe," Micoud said.

"Now I've already got a deal with Parma and can go into Euro 2000 without my head being cluttered with thoughts about my future."

Bordeaux finished fourth in the French championship and will play in the UEFA Cup next season.