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Fabio Grosso Appointed Fiorentina Head Coach Until 2028

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fiorentina has appointed Fabio Grosso as their new head coach, signing him until June 30, 2028.
  • Grosso, a 2006 World Cup winner, previously coached Juventus's academy, Bari, Lyon, Frosinone, and Sassuolo, with whom he achieved 11th place in Serie A as a promoted team.
  • The club expects Grosso's experience and innovative ideas to make Fiorentina more competitive in Serie A and European competitions.

Fiorentina has officially named Fabio Grosso as their new head coach, securing his services until the end of the 2027-2028 season. The former Italian national team defender inked a deal that will keep him at the Stadio Artemio Franchi until June 30, 2028.

Grosso, 48, brings a wealth of experience from coaching stints in Italy and Europe. His coaching journey began at Juventus's academy in 2013, followed by a spell with the senior team at Bari in Serie B in 2017. He has also managed Olympique Lyon in France, Frosinone, and most recently, Sassuolo. Notably, Grosso has guided teams to promotion from Serie B to Serie A twice in his career.

ACF Fiorentina is pleased to announce that Fabio Grosso has been appointed Head Coach of the First Team.

— FiorentinaOfficial club statement announcing Grosso's appointment.

His most recent achievement was leading Sassuolo to an 11th-place finish in Serie A during the 2025-2026 season, an impressive feat for a newly promoted side. Fiorentina believes Grosso's track record and expertise are crucial for leading the team, which has consistently competed in the upper-midtable of the Italian league in recent years.

"The entire Fiorentina family enthusiastically welcomes a world champion and a coach who brings competence, innovative ideas, and great spirit. Welcome, Mister Fabio Grosso," the club stated in its official release. As a player, Grosso was a key figure in Italy's 2006 World Cup victory, famously scoring a penalty in the final shootout against France. He now embarks on a new chapter, aiming to elevate Fiorentina's standing in Serie A and their performance in European tournaments.

The entire Fiorentina family enthusiastically welcomes a world champion and a coach who brings competence, innovative ideas, and great spirit. Welcome, Mister Fabio Grosso.

— FiorentinaClub's official statement welcoming the new coach.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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