Fabio Grosso Appointed New Fiorentina Coach

Fiorentina has appointed former Italian defender Fabio Grosso as their new head coach, the Serie A club announced Monday. The 48-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Florence-based team.

Grosso, who famously scored the winning penalty for Italy in their 2006 World Cup final shootout victory over France, begins his coaching tenure with Fiorentina after a recent spell at Sassuolo. He guided Sassuolo to promotion in his first season and then to a mid-table finish in Serie A last season before mutually agreeing to leave the club on Thursday.

"I never like to make promises," Grosso stated in his declaration to Fiorentina, "but aware of the responsibilities that await me, I immediately feel that I can guarantee seriousness, professionalism, and involvement in building a team that has courage and ambition."

Fiorentina narrowly avoided relegation last season. Stefano Pioli was dismissed in November after a 10-game winless streak, and Paolo Vanoli took over, steering them to a 15th-place finish before departing the club on Friday. Grosso's appointment marks a new chapter for the Viola as they aim to climb the league standings.

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I never like to make promises, but aware of the responsibilities that await me, I immediately feel that I can guarantee seriousness, professionalism, and involvement in building a team that has courage and ambition.