Fiorentina have sacked their head coach Stefano Pioli

IKEJA, Nigeria - Nov. 5, 2025 - PRLog -- In a bold and immediate move, Fiorentina have relieved longtime manager Stefano Pioli of his duties as head coach of the first team. The club announced the decision on 4 November 2025, after the team failed to register a single victory in their first 10 matches of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign, leaving them anchored to the bottom of the table.

A disastrous start for Pioli's second stint

Pioli had returned to Fiorentina on a three-year deal in July, following his earlier tenure at the club from 2017 to 2019. Expectations were high, but the reality was grim: four draws and six defeats in the first ten matches, with no wins to show, prompted deep concern throughout the organisation.
The situation escalated with a home defeat to relegation-side US Lecce, after which the club leadership felt compelled to act.

Immediate aftermath and what comes next

In the official statement, Fiorentina reaffirmed that "Stefano Pioli has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team." Youth coach Daniele Galloppa has been appointed as interim boss while the club searches for a permanent replacement.
The sacking also follows the departure of sporting director Daniele Pradè, underlining the systemic nature of the club's issues.

What this means for the club

From being a stable mid-table or European-chasing side, Fiorentina now find themselves in a precarious position. The early season collapse has raised questions over recruitment, squad cohesion and leadership. With renewed instability at the top, the pressure is on for whoever steps into the managerial role to reverse the downturn quickly.
For Pioli, a coach with a strong resume including a Scudetto with AC Milan, this will be a major blot on his recent years.

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