US EditionPioli Returns to Take Charge of Fiorentina on Three-Year Deal
FLORENCE, ITALY, JUL 11 – Stefano Pioli returns to Fiorentina after leaving Al-Nassr, succeeding Raffaele Palladino who resigned despite a recent contract extension, with Pioli signing until 2028.
- On July 12, 2025, Fiorentina confirmed Stefano Pioli as their head coach for the next three years, marking his return to the club for a second tenure.
- Pioli returned after Raffaele Palladino resigned three weeks following a contract extension in May, paving the way for Pioli's comeback.
- Pioli, aged 59, played for Fiorentina from 1989 to 1995 and previously coached them from 2017 to 2019 before managing AC Milan and Al-Nassr.
- Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso expressed his satisfaction in appointing Stefano Pioli as head coach, emphasizing Pioli's strong character and deep connection to the club and city, as well as his commitment to giving his all for the team.
- Pioli's appointment comes as Fiorentina, having secured a sixth-place finish in Serie A last season to earn a spot in the Conference League, join a number of Serie A teams undergoing managerial changes ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
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(Reuters) -Fiorentina announced Stefano Pioli as their new coach on a three-year deal on Saturday as the Italian, who left Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr last month, returns to the Serie A club for a second stint. Read full story
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The Straits TimesPioli returns to take charge of Fiorentina on three-year deal
Fiorentina announced Stefano Pioli as their new coach on a three-year deal on Saturday as the Italian, who left Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr last month, returns to the Serie A club for a second stint.Fiorentina had given former manager Raffaele Palladino a contract extension in May but he left the job just thr
The former coach of Al-Nassr signed a 3 year contract with the Viola, which he led from 2017 to 2019.
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