Key Takeaways:
- Fiorentina officially dismissed Stefano Pioli earlier today after failing to secure a win in the opening ten Serie A matches
- Under-20 coach Daniele Galloppa has been placed in temporary charge, according to the club’s statement
- Roberto D’Aversa is favoured to take over as head coach, but the decision may be postponed until after the November break
Managerial Change Confirmed at Fiorentina
On Tuesday, Fiorentina issued an official statement announcing the dismissal of Stefano Pioli, following a disappointing start to the Serie A season with no victories in the first ten matches. Despite enduring a 1-0 defeat at home against Lecce on Sunday, Pioli, who previously managed Milan, declined to resign from his post.
The club clarified that Daniele Galloppa, currently in charge of the Under-20 team, will manage the senior side on an interim basis.
Stefano Pioli non è più l’allenatore della Fiorentina.
ACF Fiorentina comunica che Stefano Pioli è stato sollevato, in data odierna, dall’incarico di allenatore della Prima Squadra maschile.
Comunicato ufficiale: https://t.co/MuslBMTbbK pic.twitter.com/NktsgnZvJP
— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) November 4, 2025
Upcoming Fixtures Under Interim Leadership
Fiorentina are set to compete away against Mainz in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, before travelling to Genoa on Sunday for their final fixture ahead of the November international break.
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Mainz | Conference League | Away |
| Sunday | Genoa | Serie A | Away |
D’Aversa Considered Front-Runner for Permanent Post
Roberto D’Aversa, previously at the helm of Parma, has emerged as the leading contender to assume permanent managerial duties at Fiorentina. Nonetheless, D’Aversa is presently awaiting confirmation, as he has not yet arrived in Florence and continues to seek the final approval required for his appointment.
With a demanding schedule ahead, Fiorentina may opt to finalise the new managerial appointment during the November break. A final decision on the timing is expected in the coming days.
