Fiorentina has officially appointed Stefano Pioli as their new head coach, with the Italian signing a three-year contract with the club.

Fiorentina has officially announced the appointment of Stefano Pioli as their new head coach, marking his return to the club for a second stint. 

Pioli, who previously managed Fiorentina between 2017 and 2019, has signed a three-year contract that will run until the summer of 2028. The 59-year-old Italian coach has had a successful career, winning the Serie A title with AC Milan in the 2021-22 season.

Pioli’s appointment comes after a successful stint with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he worked alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Italian coach has brought his experience and expertise to Fiorentina, and the club’s president, Rocco Commisso, is confident that he will lead the team to success.

“I’m very happy with the arrival of Stefano Pioli at the helm of the Fiorentina first team,” Commisso said in a statement. “From the first words we had together, I saw good values and a desire to fight for this club and this city, which he knows so well.” Commisso’s enthusiasm for Pioli’s appointment is evident, and the club is looking forward to seeing what the Italian coach can achieve.

Pioli’s appointment also means that six of the top 10 clubs from the 2024/25 Serie A season have changed their coach. Inter, Atalanta, Roma, Lazio, and Milan have all appointed new managers.

Pioli’s challenge at Fiorentina will be to build a cohesive team and develop a winning mentality. With his experience and expertise, he is well-equipped to take on this challenge, and Fiorentina fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season under his leadership