The 32-year-old has never really settled at any of his many clubs and was relegated with Parma last season.

In a surprise switch, Brescia completed their swoop for the veteran on a two-year contract.

“I don’t just enjoy signing great champions, but also to see them reborn,” smiled President Gino Corioni.

Some of those who have been through the Stadio Rigamonti include Gheorghe Hagi, Luca Toni, Pep Guardiola and Roby Baggio.

“Morfeo is the right man for us to get back into Serie A. He will be Brescia’s new Baggio, I am certain of it.

“I saw his strength of character and hunger for success. I know he will express his talent at Brescia the way he was unable to at the big clubs. I’ve always had a weakness for special players.”

Morfeo is undoubtedly talented and was once considered the future of Italian football, but he never quite progressed after winning the 1996 European Under-21 Championship.

He has played for Atalanta, Fiorentina, Milan, Cagliari, Verona, Inter and Parma, rarely staying in one place for more than a couple of seasons on the trot.

Morfeo is well known for his fiery character that has seen him pick up red cards on the pitch and problems with tacticians off it.

“I am starting again from Brescia and money is certainly not my motivating factor,” said the midfielder who halved his wages for this move.

“I believe in this project. We can get into Serie A and if we win I’ll certainly stay on next season. It was a shame to leave Parma, though admittedly I miss the fans a lot more than the club. Brescia is my challenge to fly high again.”