Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Fiorentina weigh legal action to avoid paying sacked Grosso
After just three Serie A losses, Fiorentina may fight Grosso's payout in court.


F. Grosso
coach
Club
Fiorentina
Coach
Fabio Grosso
Reason
Lost opening three Serie A matches
Replacement
Paolo Vanoli
What happened. Fiorentina sacked coach Fabio Grosso and are reportedly considering legal action to avoid paying his remaining salary by proving just cause.
- Grosso told director Fabio Paratici he couldn't continue due to transfer disagreements.
- He reportedly threatened not to show up at Viola Park on Monday.
- Despite this, Grosso never offered his resignation.
If Fiorentina prove just cause, they won't owe Grosso for the rest of his contract.
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