Nani - It's Official

The West Ham official site have confirmed the appointment of Gianluca Nani as the club's first Technical Director.

Nani has been sporting director of Brescia Calcio since 1999. He will join West Ham in June but has already started working with West Ham manager Alan Curbishley to identify potential transfer targets.

At Brescia Nani has been in charge of all aspects of technical development - such as the youth academy, transfers and improving training facilities. His roles at West Ham will include:

* Enhancing the international scouting network
* Working with Alan Curbishley and the Board on all transfers
* Developing the youth academy with Tony Carr
* Improving all aspects of the training ground facilities