Vanoli arrives at Viola Park to replace Grosso as Fiorentina coach
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Paolo Vanoli has arrived at Fiorentina's Viola Park training ground to take over as head coach, replacing the sacked Fabio Grosso.
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Attributed to original sourcePaolo Vanoli has already arrived at Fiorentina’s training centre and is ready to sign his contract to replace Fabio Grosso as the Viola coach.
Vanoli is ready to start his second stint as Fiorentina’s coach, returning to the Stadio Franchi just three months after his departure.
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Coach Paolo Vanoli of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) Fiorentina confirmed Grosso’s sacking last night after the 2006 Italy World Cup winner lost all the opening three Serie A games of the season.
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) Fiorentina decided against extending Vanoli’s contract in June and instead appointed Grosso, but disappointing results in the early stages of the campaign and disagreements with director Fabio Paratici convinced the club to sack the ex-defender and bring their former coach back.
Vanoli returns to Fiorentina training centre before signing his contract Paolo #Vanoli è arrivato al Viola Park. Oggi pomeriggio il primo allenamento. Tutte le foto e i video su @firenzeviola_it (via @lucianamagis ) pic.twitter.com/hTRiWxUOTK
— Andrea Giannattasio (@giannattasius) September 7, 2026
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What happened
Fiorentina have turned to Paolo Vanoli as their new head coach following the dismissal of Fabio Grosso. Vanoli was pictured arriving at the club's Viola Park training facility, confirming the appointment. The move comes after a poor run of results under Grosso, and Vanoli — who previously managed Venezia and Torino in Serie A — will be tasked with stabilizing Fiorentina's season.
Chance analysis
Fiorentina's decision to part ways with Fabio Grosso and turn to Paolo Vanoli signals a clear reset midway through the campaign. Vanoli brings experience from his time at Venezia and Torino, where he showed a preference for organized, disciplined football. For Fiorentina supporters, the immediate question is whether a coaching change can lift a squad that has underperformed relative to expectations, and what tactical identity Vanoli will impose in his opening matches in charge.
Fiorentina's tactical setup and short-term form may shift under new management, while a likely bounce in motivation could follow the coaching change.