Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 7 Sept 2026
Vanoli set for Fiorentina return after Grosso sacking
Just three months after leaving, Vanoli is poised to take over at Fiorentina again.
P. Vanoli
coach
Coach
Paolo Vanoli
Club
Fiorentina
Replacing
Fabio Grosso
Status
Verbal agreement reached
What happened. Fiorentina sacked Fabio Grosso after four matches, and multiple sources report Vanoli has agreed to return as head coach.
- Grosso lost opening three Serie A games.
- Vanoli saved Fiorentina from relegation last season.
- Fiorentina spent over €130m in summer.
Vanoli's return is expected to be confirmed soon, pending official announcement.
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