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Nicolas Anelka completes shock return to Turkey with former Premier League striker appointed CEO of second division club Umraniyespor

Former Premier League star Nicolas Anelka is the new chief executive of Turkish second division outfit Umraniyespor.

The club announced the news on Thursday, confirming the 44-year-old would take start his new role effective immediately.

'Bienvenue, Professor!,' Umraniyespor posted on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.

'Our club has agreed with Nicolas Anelka for the CEO position.

'We welcome Nicolas Anelka and wish him success.'

Nicolas Anelka is the new chief executive of Turkish second division outfit Umraniyespor

Nicolas Anelka is the new chief executive of Turkish second division outfit Umraniyespor

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