Blues check on Brazilian

Giovanni gets St Andrews chance

Last updated: 12th January 2009

Blues check on Brazilian

Giovanni: Blues chance

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Birmingham City have handed a trial to Brazilian Marcio Giovanni, skysports.com understands.

The central defender is available on a free transfer having been plying his trade in Greece for Veria.

Now the 30-year-old has been handed the chance to try his luck at St Andrews.

Giovanni has extensive experience from playing around Europe having tried his hand in Germany, Belgium, Portugal and Israel, before he moved to Greece.