Fiorentina confirm that Paolo Vanoli returns to his previous role as head coach, replacing Fabio Grosso after the start of the 2026-27 season. Reports say the change happens after Grosso’s brief spell, with Vanoli coming back following only three matches played in the campaign.
Football Italia frames the development as being based on a verbal agreement, suggesting the decision is reached quickly before an official announcement. Yahoo Sports and Football Italia also describe the move as official, emphasizing the timing and the short duration of Grosso’s tenure. Across the outlets, the central points align on the coach involved, the replacement, and the fact that the switch occurs very early in the season.
While the accounts differ slightly in how they characterize the lead-up—verbal agreement versus immediate official confirmation—they converge on the same outcome: Vanoli is reinstated at Fiorentina after an abrupt coaching change.
