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Galatasaray Hires Gianmarco Pozzecco as Head Coach, Starting Jan. 5, 2026

The former Italy boss signs through the 2026/27 season to take over a team seeking a course correction.

Overview

  • Galatasaray confirmed the appointment in an official club communiqué posted on social media.
  • Pozzecco replaces Yakup Sekizkök after an underwhelming first half of the season for the Istanbul club.
  • The move marks his return to club coaching abroad following his short tenure at ASVEL that ended in January 2024.
  • He left the Italy national team role after a EuroBasket round‑of‑16 elimination by Slovenia earlier this year.
  • Pozzecco is widely known for a fiery touchline presence, including expulsions for double technicals during his Italy tenure.