Former Roma and Sampdoria chief Walter Sabatini has been named technical coordinator of Bologna.

The job also involves managing MLS sister club Montreal Impact.

Sabatini stepped down as Samp's sporting director in April after a row with president Massimo Ferrero.

His official unveiling will take place on Tuesday afternoon, while he should work alongside Rossoblu sporting director Riccardo Bigon.

The news follows coach Sinisa Mihajlovic committing to a new contract last week.