Andrea Pirlo has been named new coach of Sampdoria.

Pirlo takes charge of the relegated club as part of sweeping changes enacted by new owner Andrea Radrizzani.

The former Juventus coach moves to Samp after a season in Turkey with Fatih Karagümrük.

Pirlo has signed a two-year contract with Samp and his appointment was confirmed on Tuesday.

Nicola Legrottaglie, meanwhile, has been named as head of performance and Lorenzo Giani as head of scouting.