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Fiorentina Sack Pioli, Install Galloppa as Interim Coach

Talks over a consensual exit collapsed, prompting an interim handover to youth coach Daniele Galloppa.

Overview

  • Fiorentina issued an official statement confirming Stefano Pioli’s dismissal and naming Daniele Galloppa as temporary head coach.
  • Negotiations for a resignation and payoff broke down, with reporting that an initial offer of about €3 million net was rejected by Pioli.
  • The club’s decision follows a dire league start, with four points from ten matches and last place in Serie A.
  • Galloppa is expected to lead the team for Thursday’s Conference League match in Mainz, with a league trip to Genoa to follow.
  • Roberto D’Aversa is widely reported as the leading candidate for the permanent job, with Paolo Vanoli also under consideration.