Mauro Meloso has been named new sporting director of Napoli.

Meloso replaces Cristiano Giuntoli, who left Napoli last week to take charge of Juventus.

He has been out of football for two years after leaving Spezia.

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis declared today: "I am pleased to announce that Mauro Meluso is the new Sports Director of Napoli.

"Welcome to our family and best wishes for your work."