Report: Thiago Motta ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired
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Thiago Motta is reportedly prepared to take charge at Fiorentina following the dismissal of head coach Fabio Grosso.
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Attributed to original sourceThiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns less likely candidates.
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) The club announced this evening that it has fired Grosso just three Serie A games into the season , having lost all three with one goal scored and nine conceded.
Their 2-1 home loss to Torino proved to be the final straw on Saturday, and this evening Fiorentina released a statement confirming that Grosso had been sacked .
Thiago Motta favourite for Fiorentina FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 16: Head coach Thiago Motta of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) The hunt is therefore on for a replacement, and there were suggestions of a possible return for Vanoli, who had rescued them from the drop last season when Stefano Pioli was fired in November 2025.
Palladino is another former Fiorentina boss linked with a potential comeback.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 16: Head coach Thiago Motta of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) However, Passione Fiorentina and Sportitalia claim that Thiago Motta is on the verge of accepting the job at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
The 44-year-old has not been in work since his ill-fated experience at Juventus, where he was sacked in March 2025 after 42 games.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Thiago Motta coach of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari and Juventus at Sardegna Arena on February 23, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Ironically, Thiago Motta was sacked by Juve following a 3-0 defeat away to Fiorentina.
Before that, he had overseen two strong seasons at Bologna with a fifth-place finish, while there were short spells at Spezia and Genoa.
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What happened
Fiorentina have parted ways with head coach Fabio Grosso and are now reportedly targeting Thiago Motta as his replacement. Motta, formerly in charge of Juventus, has been without a club since his departure from the Turin side. The move would represent a significant return to management for Motta, who impressed with Bologna before his spell at Juventus. Fiorentina's decision to act comes amid a difficult run of results, with the club looking to reset its season under new leadership.
Chance analysis
Fiorentina's decision to move on from Fabio Grosso signals growing urgency at the club, and the reported pursuit of Thiago Motta reflects an ambitious bet on a coach with a strong tactical identity. Motta's high-pressing, possession-based approach marked him out at Bologna and initially at Juventus, even if his time in Turin ended disappointingly. A fresh start in Florence could give him the platform to re-establish his credentials, while Fiorentina would gain a manager whose style could reshape their playing identity in Serie A.
If appointed, Thiago Motta would bring a possession-based, high-pressing identity to Fiorentina, likely altering their tactical approach and short-term form.