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Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Start, Install Galloppa as Interim

Youth coach Daniele Galloppa steps in temporarily pending a permanent appointment.

Overview

  • The club confirmed Stefano Pioli has been relieved of his duties and said Daniele Galloppa will take charge on an interim basis starting with Tuesday’s training.
  • Galloppa is set to lead Thursday’s Conference League trip to Mainz and is expected to oversee Sunday’s match at Genoa before the international break.
  • Fiorentina have taken four points from their first 10 Serie A games in their worst start of the modern era, with supporters protesting after Sunday’s 1-0 home loss to Lecce.
  • Sporting director Daniele Pradè departed by mutual consent on Saturday, leaving further uncertainty in the club’s technical leadership.
  • Reporting in Italy indicates talks with Roberto D’Aversa have been paused, with Paolo Vanoli still under consideration and dressing-room support emerging for a return of Raffaele Palladino.