Cynthia Ezegwu
Fiorentina have sacked their head coach, Stefano Pioli, with immediate effect following a poor start to the 2025/26 Serie A season.
The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after Fiorentina failed to win any of their first ten league matches, leaving the club near the bottom of the table.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development in a post on X, stating, “Fiorentina have sacked their head coach Stefano Pioli with immediate effect, as expected. It’s over after zero wins in the first 10 Serie A games.”
Pioli, who was appointed in July 2025, had been brought in to revitalise the team but struggled to produce results despite high expectations from the club’s hierarchy.
In an official statement, the club said, “ACF Fiorentina can confirm that Stefano Pioli has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team. The club would like to thank him and his staff for the professionalism shown during their time at Fiorentina.”
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The club management described the decision as necessary to revive the team’s campaign, adding that they are already searching for a suitable replacement to guide Fiorentina back to form.
Assistant coach Daniele Galloppa will take charge of the first team temporarily, beginning with Tuesday’s training session.
Fiorentina, who were expected to challenge for European qualification this season, have instead found themselves battling to avoid relegation after a string of disappointing results.