ANKARA

Pasquale Sensibile was named Galatasaray's new sporting director, the Super Lig club said Thursday.

Vice President Ozgur Kalelioglu announced the appointment of the 50-year-old Italian in a statement.

Sensibile, after ending his playing career, worked for several Italian teams in the same role, including Alessandria, Trapani, Mantova, Sampdoria and Novara.

He was also part of Roma's scout team.