ANDREA PIRLO has reportedly agreed to take charge of Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk.
The Italian has been out of work since being sacked by Juventus 12 months ago.
Pirlo, 43, won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana with the Serie A giants.
But after underwhelming showings in the league and Champions League, the former midfielder was given the boot and replaced by Massimiliano Allegri.
After a year on the sidelines, Sky Sport Italia report that Pirlo is set to end his sabbatical by moving to Karagumruk.
Pirlo's new side came eighth in the Turkish top flight last season, but have ambitions to challenge Istanbul's big boys at the top of the table.
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They believe that Pirlo is the man to bring a trophy-winning pedigree to their club.
The Juve legend also attracted interest from Serie A side Spezia.
But it's claimed that he has decided to move to Turkey.
Karagumruk's squad features a number of Italians, including former Liverpool forward Fabio Borini and ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano.
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They also possess Leicester old boy Ahmed Musa and Argentine international Lucas Biglia.
Pirlo managed Juve during Cristiano Ronaldo's final season in Turin.
The Portuguese bagged 29 goals in 33 Serie A appearances, although his side only managed to come fourth with 78 points.
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