Physio Stefano Dainelli has also tested positive for COVID-19, the Serie A side announced.

All three "are in good health at their homes in Florence", Fiorentina revealed via its official Twitter account.

On Friday, striker Dusan Vlahovic became the Viola's first confirmed case, although the club said he was at home and did not have any symptoms.

"The club is in the process of undertaking all the necessary isolation procedures in accordance with the regulations, starting with identifying all the people who have had contact with the player," Fiorentina said.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was the first Serie A player to test positive for the virus, which has spread alarmingly quickly in the country.

Sampdoria striker Manolo Gabbiadini was the second confirmed case in Serie A and the club announced a further five positive tests on Saturday (AEDT).

First-team players Omar Colley, Albin Ekdal, Antonino La Gumina and Morten Thorsby, as well as club doctor Amedeo Baldari, have all contracted the virus.

As of 14 March, Italy has seen 17,660 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 1266 deaths.

The Italian government has suspended all sport until 3 April because of the outbreak and placed the country in lockdown, with all shops except food stores and pharmacies closing.

The Premier League, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga followed suit, postponing all matches until the start of April, while LaLiga did so earlier in the week.