Fiorentina reinstates Vanoli after swift sacking of Grosso

Fiorentina announced the appointment of Paolo Vanoli as head coach on Monday, one day after parting ways with World Cup-winning defender Fabio Grosso. The managerial shuffle comes amid a difficult start to the 2024-25 Serie A campaign, with the Tuscan club struggling in their opening three fixtures.

Grosso's tenure proved brief and disappointing, prompting the club to seek immediate change at the helm. Vanoli, who has previously worked with the Florence-based outfit, represents a familiar option as Fiorentina attempts to stabilise their league position and reverse early-season form.

The return of Vanoli marks the club's second managerial change in as many days, signalling the urgency with which Fiorentina's leadership views the team's performance. The coach now faces the task of restoring confidence and competitiveness as the club looks to mount a stronger challenge in the remaining months of the Serie A season.

Fiorentina will hope that Vanoli's previous experience with the club provides the foundation needed to improve results and guide the team back on track.