VakifBank appoints former player as general manager

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey's women volleyball team VakifBank on Tuesday appointed former player Neslihan Demir Guler as the team’s new general manager.

''Neslihan Demir Guler, nicknamed 'Iron Lady' was one of the legendary players of Turkish volleyball and wore the jersey of our club from 2002 to 2006 and from 2009 to 2010. We congratulate Neslihan, who joined us again 10 years later, and wish her great success and trophies with our team.'' VakifBank said.

Guler said she is glad to return to the national team.

"I came back to VakifBank with a completely different task in the club. I hope we will be successful all together,'' she said.

Guler played for Yesilyurt, VakifBank Gunes Sigorta, CV Tenerife, Eczacibasi VitrA and Galatasaray during her 20-year career.

VakifBank named Guler to replace Pelin Yuce Falay.