Fiorentina has invested more than 130 million euros on the transfer market last summer, but has yet to see any return on investment, according to Italian media. The club has suffered three consecutive competitive defeats, the worst start to a season in Fiorentina's history. As a result, Fabio Grosso was fired by Fiorentina on Sunday evening.
Paolo Vanoli, who was appointed as the coach of Fiorentina in November 2025, following the departure of Stefano Pioli, has been given a second chance by the club. Vanoli managed to keep Fiorentina afloat during his previous stint, but was not given a contract extension, which was met with great disappointment from him. Now, he has been offered a two-year contract and is set to make his debut as the new coach of Fiorentina on Friday, when the team takes on Venezia in an away match.