Fiorentina Appoint Paolo Vanoli as New Coach

Paolo Vanoli returns to Fiorentina as Head Coach

Fiorentina name Paolo Vanoli as new head coach after sacking Stefano Pioli, seeking turnaround after poor start.

Paolo Vanoli is back at Fiorentina, and this time he's the boss...

Fiorentina has appointed Paolo Vanoli as their new head coach after parting ways with Stefano Pioli earlier this week. The Serie A side is struggling, having collected only four points from their first 10 league games - their worst start to a season ever, which led to fan protests and Pioli's dismissal.

Vanoli is the new Fiorentina coach💜⚜️

ACF Fiorentina announces that Paolo Vanoli is the new coach of the Viola First Team.#forzaviola #fiorentina pic.twitter.com/JJlDPkvC36

— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) November 7, 2025

Vanoli, 53, returns to Fiorentina, where he played from 2000 to 2002, with a tough task ahead. He'll face fellow strugglers Genoa on Sunday, aiming to turn the team's fortunes around.

Paolo Vanoli is back at Fiorentina, and this time he's the boss. The 53-year-old Italian coach was previously sacked by Torino in June, but he's returning to the Stadio Franchi, where he played from 2000 to 2002.

Welcome back, Paolo Vanoli💜⚜️#forzaviola #fiorentina pic.twitter.com/VWFzkkA7Fu

— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) November 7, 2025

Vanoli's first challenge will be getting Fiorentina off the bottom of the table, and he'll face a tough task against fellow strugglers Genoa on Sunday. The match is a must-win for Vanoli's side, who are desperate to start picking up points.