Fiorentina affirm the appointment of Fabio Grosso as their new head coach; the ex-Italy worldwide has signed a contract till June 2028.
Former Italian defender Grosso is the brand new Fiorentina head coach, the Tuscans confirmed in an announcement on Monday.
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Fiorentina rent Grosso as new coach: official assertion
“ACF Fiorentina is happy to announce that Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the brand new Head Coach of the First Workforce,”
“Born in Rome on November 28, 1977, Grosso started his teaching profession in 2013 throughout the Juventus Youth Sector.
He made his managerial debut with a senior first staff in 2017, taking cost of Bari in Serie B. All through his profession, the brand new Viola coach has additionally coached , Frosinone, and , amongst others. He has secured two promotions from Serie B to Serie A and, throughout his most up-to-date season main the Neroverdi, achieved an Eleventh-place end as a newly promoted aspect.
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“Everybody at Fiorentina is delighted to enthusiastically welcome a World Champion and a coach who brings competence, modern concepts, and enthusiasm. Welcome, Mister Fabio Grosso!”
Fiorentina added that Grosso has signed a contract till June 30, 2028.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of Sassuolo, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“I want to thank your complete Membership, particularly President Giuseppe Commisso and his mom Catherine, for entrusting me with the duty of main ,” Grosso mentioned.
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“I’m really delighted to have the chance to tackle this thrilling problem. I’m becoming a member of a prestigious Membership, backed by passionate supporters and situated in a metropolis that lives and breathes soccer.
“I by no means wish to make guarantees, however absolutely conscious of the obligations that lie forward, I can guarantee everybody from day one in every of my dedication, professionalism, and dedication to constructing a staff that performs with braveness and ambition. I’m genuinely excited and can’t wait to get began.”
BERLIN – JULY 09: Scorer of the matchwinning penalty, Fabio Grosso (c) of Italy,celebrates with the world cup trophy after the FIFA World Cup 2006 Remaining match between and on the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Picture by Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Photos)
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Fiorentina sporting director Fabio Paratici, who had already labored with Grosso at , added: “We’re very joyful to welcome Fabio Grosso to Fiorentina – mentioned President Giuseppe B. Commisso – Fabio shouldn’t be solely a World Champion; he’s a coach who has constructed his path via exhausting work, concepts, and outcomes, displaying the power to guide groups and face necessary challenges.
“After a tough season, we need to open a brand new chapter with power, ambition, and duty. We imagine Fabio has the persona, the tactic, and the passion to assist us construct a stronger, extra aggressive Fiorentina, all the time linked to its identification. We welcome him with nice confidence. Forza Viola!”
Fiorentina secured survival with simply two video games to spare within the 2025-26 marketing campaign, changing Stefano Pioli with Paolo Vanoli in November 2025.
Paratici was appointed as the brand new Fiorentina sporting director in February 2026.
Grosso secured Serie A promotion with Sassuolo in 2024-25 and led the Neroverdi to an Eleventh-place end in Italy’s prime flight in 2025-26.