Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 7 Sept 2026
Fiorentina reappoint Vanoli after Grosso sacked
After three straight defeats, Fiorentina turn back to the coach who saved them last season.
P. Vanoli
coach
Club
Fiorentina
In
Paolo Vanoli
Out
Fabio Grosso
Matches
3
Position
Bottom of Serie A
What happened. Fiorentina sacked Fabio Grosso after three consecutive defeats and reappointed Paolo Vanoli as head coach.
- Grosso's team conceded nine goals in three matches.
- Vanoli previously led Fiorentina to 15th place last season.
- Vanoli will take training immediately.
“ACF Fiorentina announces that Paolo Vanoli has been appointed as head coach of the first team.”
— Club statement
Vanoli must quickly turn results around to lift Fiorentina from the relegation zone.
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