Overview
- Fiorentina announced that Stefano Pioli has been dismissed and temporarily handed first‑team duties to Primavera coach Daniele Galloppa, who will lead the side in Europe this week.
- Club efforts to negotiate a contract termination failed as Pioli declined to resign, with reports noting the team had sought to avoid the full cost of a sacking under his multi‑year deal.
- The search for a permanent successor is under way, with multiple outlets reporting Roberto D’Aversa as the leading candidate and Paolo Vanoli also under consideration.
- Tensions around the change surfaced quickly, including online backlash from supporters against a potential D’Aversa appointment and signs of unease within the squad highlighted in recent player reactions.
- Separately, a Report TV investigation drew 1.7 million viewers and prompted opposition parties to urge the leadership of Italy’s Data Protection Authority to step down over questions about a meeting involving Agostino Ghiglia.