Paratici: Grosso showed no confidence in Fiorentina project

Fiorentina's sporting director says a lack of belief from the coach, not results alone, sealed his fate after just three games.

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What happened. Fiorentina sacked head coach Fabio Grosso after just three league matches of the 2026-27 season, leaving them bottom of Serie A with zero points and a goal difference of -8. Sporting director Fabio Paratici said the decision followed a discussion in which Grosso showed no confidence in the team or the project.

• Fiorentina were the first Serie A club to change manager in 2026-27.
• Paolo Vanoli returns, having left after steering the club to safety in 2025-26.
• The club committed over €150m on 13 summer signings before the poor start.

“He did not show any confidence in the team or in the project.”

— Fabio Paratici

Fiorentina face Venezia away on Friday as Vanoli begins his second spell in charge.

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