Fabio Grosso at Fiorentina becomes 1st coach fired this season in Europe's 5 biggest leagues
SF Gate
Last updated: September 7, 2026
Fabio Grosso has been dismissed as Fiorentina's head coach, marking the first managerial change in Europe's top five soccer leagues this season. This decision follows the club's poor start to the Serie A campaign.
- Fiorentina has parted ways with Fabio Grosso after only 0-3 start in Serie A. This makes him the first coach to be fired in Europe's five biggest leagues this season.
- Grosso's tenure at the helm of the Tuscan club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, was short-lived.
- The team's performance in the opening matches of the league season led to the club's management making this decision.
- The early dismissal highlights the pressure on coaches in top European leagues to achieve immediate results.
- Fiorentina will now begin the search for a new head coach to steer the team forward.
- The club's aspirations for the current season are likely to be significantly impacted by this change in leadership.
