Fiorentina have decided to change manager after just three Serie A matches, marking the league’s first managerial dismissal of the season. Fabio Grosso, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy who was chosen by the Viola management during the summer, was dismissed after a disastrous start to the season. The team suffered three consecutive defeats, scored only one goal, and conceded nine. The club has decided to once again rely on Paolo Vanoli, who directed the team through the second part of last season. The coach was hired in November 2025 to replace Stefano Pioli and, although securing a position thought difficult to prevent relegation, was let go at the end of the season. Vanoli's return was determined overnight, and he has already returned to Fiorentina's training base, Viola Park, to oversee the first practice session. The official announcement is expected in the coming hours. The coach will sign a one-year contract with the option to extend it for an additional season. The top aim is to reverse the trend as soon as possible. Fiorentina lost their first match against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico before losing two more at home to Frosinone and Torino. Their single bright moment came in the national knockout competition, the Coppa Italia, where they defeated Benevento 4-0. In the league, however, the club has demonstrated clear issues, culminating in fan protests following the defeat to Torino. From the stands of the Franchi, Florence’s stadium, fans repeatedly chanted "Grosso, get out", accompanied by applause from part of the crowd. The firing is also alleged to be the result of internal club issues. According to Italian news reports, Grosso got into a particularly intense confrontation with Fiorentina's sporting director, Fabio Paratici, on Sunday evening. It was Paratici himself who had identified the former World Cup winner as his choice to take charge of the team when he joined the club. The two's relationship was reportedly strained not only because of how they handled the poor start to the season, but also because of disputes that had emerged during the summer transfer window, particularly over the team development process. Faced with a rapidly deteriorating situation, management opted to call off the project after only three matches.