Fiorentina have appointed former Italy defender Fabio Grosso as manager, the Serie A club said on Monday, with the 48-year-old signing a two-year contract.
Grosso, who scored the winning penalty for Italy in the shootout win over France in the 2006 World Cup final, started his managerial career in Serie B with Bari and Hellas Verona before taking charge of Brescia, Sion, Frosinone and Olympique Lyonnais.
His last role was at Sassuolo, where he won promotion in his first season. After guiding him to safety in Serie A last season, Grosso left the club by mutual agreement on Thursday.
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“I don’t like to make promises,” Grosso said in a Fiorentina statement, “but because I am aware of the responsibilities that await me, I immediately feel that I can guarantee seriousness, professionalism and commitment in building a team that has courage and ambition.”
Fiorentina battled relegation in the most recent campaign, with Stefano Pioli sacked in November after a winless start to 10 games. Paolo Vanoli took over and led the club to a 15th-place finish before leaving the club on Friday.
Published on June 8, 2026
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