Argentinian retired attacking midfielder, and current manager of C.D. Guadalajara, Matas Jess Almeyda was traded to Parma replacing Srgio Coneico at the end of the 19992000 season.
 In the summer following the end of the season, star striker Hernn Crespo ran out of patience, and signed with champions Lazio for a then-world record transfer fee, in a deal that saw Matas Almeyda and Srgio Coneico join Parma. 
Matas Jess Almeyda (] ; born 21 December 1973) is an Argentine retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and the current manager of Mexican club C.D. Guadalajara. 
