Brazilian legend Leonardo named new Antalyaspor manager

Ambitious Turkish top-flight side Antalyaspor on Thursday named Brazilian Leonardo as its new manager.

The football club currently boasts a star-studded line up including Samuel Eto'o and Samir Nasri.

"Following talks, our club has signed a two-year agreement with Leonardo," Antalyaspor said in a statement without giving financial details. 

Leonardo, who has previously been manager of AC Milan and Inter Milan as well as director of football at Paris Saint-Germain.

He replaces Riza Calimbay who stepped down after a slow start to the season.