Fabio Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach; Aquilani replaces him at Sassuolo
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina appointed Fabio Grosso as head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Paolo Vanoli. Grosso, who previously led Sassuolo to promotion and an 11th-place finish, signed until June 2028. Meanwhile, former Italian international Alberto Aquilani left Catanzaro to become Sassuolo’s new head coach, agreeing to a contract until June 2028. The coaching changes reflect a reshuffle in Italian football, with both clubs aiming for improved performances.
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Alberto Aquilani Appointed New Coach of Sassuolo
Italian Alberto Aquilani has been appointed as the new head coach of Serie A club Sassuolo, replacing Fabio Grosso who left to join Fiorentina. The announcement was made on June 12, 2026, coinciding with the departure of general manager Giovanni Carnevali to Juventus. Sassuolo vice president Veronica Squinzi praised the signing as 'a very positive choice,' noting Aquilani's previous stint as a player for the club in 2017. Aquilani, 41, returns to coaching after leading Catanzaro to fifth place in Serie B and a promotion playoff elimination by Monza. His coaching career began with Fiorentina's youth teams, where he won multiple Coppa Italia and Super Cup titles, followed by a stint at Pisa in Serie B. Grosso left after Sassuolo finished 11th in Serie A, securing their top-flight status.
FútbolAlberto Aquilani Appointed Head Coach of Sassuolo
Italian club Sassuolo has appointed Alberto Aquilani as their new head coach, marking his first top-flight managerial role. The 41-year-old former midfielder previously played for Sassuolo during the 2016/2017 season. Aquilani, who managed Fiorentina's U19 team and Pisa in Serie B, joins after a successful season at Catanzaro in Serie B, where he narrowly missed promotion. He replaces Fabio Grosso, who led the club back to Serie A in the 2024-2025 season but was dismissed after an 11th-place finish in the last campaign.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFiorentina Appoints Fabio Grosso as New Head Coach
Fiorentina has officially announced the appointment of Fabio Grosso as the new first team coach, replacing Paolo Vanoli. Vanoli had taken over after Stefano Pioli was dismissed due to poor results and successfully guided the team away from relegation. Grosso, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy, has signed a contract binding him to the club until June 30, 2028. The 48-year-old coach brings experience from previous roles at Bari, Frosinone, Olympique Lyon, and Sassuolo, and has achieved two promotions to Serie A. Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso praised Grosso for building his career through work, ideas, and results, expressing confidence in his ability to lead a new stable and competitive era. Grosso expressed excitement about the challenge and stated his ambition to build a team that plays with courage and ambition, reflecting the passionate identity of the club's fans.
FútbolFabio Grosso Appointed as Fiorentina's New Head Coach
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina has appointed Fabio Grosso as their new head coach, with the former Italy international signing a contract until 2028. Grosso, 48, leaves his previous role at Sassuolo to take over the Florence-based club. The announcement was made on June 8, 2026. Grosso began his coaching career with Juventus youth teams and has since managed Bari, Verona, Brescia, Sion, Lyon, Frosinone, and Sassuolo. As a player, he is best remembered for scoring the decisive penalty in the 2006 World Cup final that secured Italy's title. In his introductory statement, Grosso expressed gratitude to club president Giuseppe Commisso and his mother Catherine for their trust, calling the opportunity an exciting challenge with a historic club supported by passionate fans.
RecordFabio Grosso named Fiorentina coach for the next two seasons
Fabio Grosso, the 2006 World Cup winner, has been appointed as the head coach of Fiorentina for the next two seasons, the Tuscan club announced on Monday. Grosso previously coached Sassuolo for two seasons, where he successfully promoted the team to Serie A and secured an 11th-place finish this season. He also had a brief stint as Olympique Lyonnais coach from September to November 2023. Grosso's task is to revive Fiorentina, who finished a disappointing 15th in Serie A this season after spending much of the campaign near the relegation zone. His previous coaching roles include Bari, Hellas Verona, Brescia, Sion, and Frosinone, where he achieved notable success.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFabio Grosso becomes new Fiorentina coach
Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the new head coach of Fiorentina, signing a two-year contract. The announcement was made on June 8, 2026, by the Serie A club. Grosso previously managed Sassuolo, leading them to promotion to Serie A and securing an 11th-place finish. He takes over a Fiorentina side that finished 15th in the 2025-26 season, following the departures of Stefano Pioli and Paolo Vanoli. In his first statement as coach, Grosso expressed delight at the opportunity, promising reliability, professionalism, and ambition to build a courageous team. The move marks a new cycle for the Tuscan club, which has struggled recently.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFiorentina Appoints Fabio Grosso as New Head Coach on Two-Year Contract
Fiorentina officially announced the appointment of former World Cup-winning left-back Fabio Grosso as the club's new head coach, signing a contract until June 30, 2028. Grosso, born in Rome in 1977, began his coaching career in 2013 at Juventus' youth academy and took his first senior team role in 2017 with Serie B side Bari. He has since coached Lyon, Frosinone, and Sassuolo, achieving promotion from Serie B to Serie A twice. In his last season at Sassuolo, he led the newly promoted team to an 11th-place finish in Serie A. Club president Giuseppe Commisso praised Grosso's hard work, philosophy, and ability to lead, expressing confidence in building a stronger, more competitive Fiorentina. Grosso expressed gratitude for the opportunity and vowed to build a brave and ambitious team.
虎扑 - 足球Here we go! Romano: Aquilani will be Sassuolo's new coach
Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed with his signature 'Here we go' that Alberto Aquilani will become the new head coach of Serie B club Sassuolo. The former Catanzaro manager will succeed Fabio Grosso, and the two parties have agreed on a contract that runs until June 2028. The announcement was made via Romano's social media channels and reported by Hupu Soccer. Aquilani, a former Italian international midfielder, takes over a Sassuolo side aiming for promotion back to Serie A.
虎扑 - 足球Fabio Grosso leaves Sassuolo and is one step away from Fiorentina
Former Italian international Fabio Grosso has left Sassuolo after terminating his contract, and is expected to become the new head coach of Fiorentina. Grosso, 48, took over Sassuolo in July 2024 when they were in Serie B, leading them back to the top flight and finishing 11th this season. The move comes after Fiorentina parted ways with Paolo Vanoli, who had been hired in November to rescue the team from last place. Vanoli successfully ensured Fiorentina's Serie A survival, finishing 15th, but the club announced the end of his tenure. The Italian press reports that an agreement between Grosso and Fiorentina is imminent, marking a new chapter for the former midfielder's coaching career after a difficult spell at Lyon in 2023.
RecordDima: Grosso signs with Fiorentina for two years; Aquilani close to coaching Sassuolo
According to Italian Sky Sports reporter Di Marzio, Sassuolo coach Fabio Grosso is set to become Fiorentina's new head coach, signing a two-year contract. Meanwhile, former Italian international Alberto Aquilani is close to replacing Grosso at Sassuolo. Both parties are leaning toward a final agreement, which may be negotiated on June 6. Aquilani previously led Catanzaro to fifth place in Serie B last season, reaching the promotion play-off final and nearly defeating Monza to qualify for Serie A.
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