Fiorentina has announced the appointment of Fabio Grosso as the club's new head coach, with the Italian manager signing a contract that will keep him in Florence until 2028.

Grosso arrives from Sassuolo after an impressive spell in which he guided the club back to Serie A and successfully established it in Italy's top division. His achievements have earned him recognition as one of the country's most promising coaching talents.

The appointment comes at a crucial moment for Fiorentina, which endured a turbulent campaign and is seeking renewed stability and ambition under new leadership. Club executive Giuseppe B. Commisso praised Grosso's character, work ethic and ability to deliver results, highlighting both his achievements as a coach and his status as a former world champion.

Known internationally for his role in Italy's 2006 FIFA World Cup triumph, Grosso has steadily built his managerial résumé through spells with Juventus' youth teams, Bari, Hellas Verona, Brescia, Sion, Frosinone, Lyon and Sassuolo. The expectations surrounding his arrival are significant. Fiorentina hopes that Grosso's tactical ideas and leadership can help restore the club's status among Serie A's leading sides. His first league match in charge is scheduled for August 22 against Roma, offering an early test of the new era at the Artemio Franchi.

David De Gea and his teammates will now begin preparations under their new manager as Fiorentina looks to turn promise into results in the seasons ahead.

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