Fiorentina recalls the coach they fired 3 months ago to replace Grosso

Published: September 7, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

Last in the Serie A standings after three defeats in as many matches, Fiorentina has decided to fire Fabio Grosso. Inducted on June 8, the former international defender did not last long. And to replace him, the transalpine club hired Paolo Vanoli, coach who was fired two months ago to make way for Grosso…

“ACF Fiorentina announces that the technical direction of the first team has been entrusted to Mr. Paolo Vanoli. We send a big thank you to the coach for immediately accepting with enthusiasm to take over the reins of the first team”indicated the Viola on its social networks.

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