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Fakayejo Paul
Fiorentina have reached a complete verbal agreement to re-appoint 54-year-old Italian tactician Paolo Vanoli as their first-team head coach.
Vanoli returns to the bench at Viola Park just three months after departing at the end of last season.He replaces Fabio Grosso, who was relieved of his duties following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 Serie A campaign.
Key Context & Managerial Twist
- Fabio Grosso Sacked:Appointed in June, Grosso lasted only four official matches.Fiorentina plummeted to the bottom of Serie A after zero points from their opening three league fixtures (defeats to Roma, Frosinone, and Torino, conceding 9 goals).
- Immediate Arrival:Vanoli arrived at Viola Park to finalize contract details and immediately resume technical leadership ahead of Friday’s league fixture against Venezia.
- Familiar Project:Having guided the Viola through the second half of the 2025/26 campaign following Stefano Pioli’s exit, the board opted for immediate familiarity over alternative options like Thiago Motta.