Fiorentina officially announced Grosso as the team's head coach.
Official announcement from Fiorentina:
The club announces that Grosso is the new head coach of the first team. Born in Rome on November 28, 1977, he began his coaching career in 2013 with the Juventus youth team. His first role as a first-team head coach was in 2017, when he coached Bari in Serie B.
During his coaching career, he also coached teams such as Lyon, Frosinone, and Sassuolo, leading teams from Serie B to Serie A twice, and in his last season coaching Sassuolo, as a promoted team, they ultimately finished eleventh in Serie A.
Everyone at Fiorentina is delighted to warmly welcome a world champion and coach who possesses the same expertise, energy, and passion: Welcome, Mr. Fabio Grosso! He has signed with the club until June 30, 2028.
Club President Giuseppe B. Commisso said: "We are very happy to welcome Grosso to Fiorentina. He is more than just a world champion: he is a coach who has forged his own path through hard work, philosophy, and results, demonstrating his ability to lead teams and tackle major challenges."
"After a difficult season, we hope to start a new chapter with full enthusiasm, ambition, and a high sense of responsibility. We believe that he has enough personality, methodology, and passion to help us build a stronger, more competitive Fiorentina without losing its own characteristics. We welcome him with full confidence. Go, Viola!"
Grosso said: "I thank the entire club, especially President Giuseppe Commisso and his mother Catherine, for trusting me with the technical leadership of Fiorentina. I am very happy to seize this unique opportunity. I am about to join a prestigious club with passionate fans, and a city that is passionate about football."
"I never like to make empty promises, but realizing the responsibility I bear, I feel I can immediately guarantee reliability, professionalism, and involvement, dedicated to building a brave and ambitious team. I am truly very excited and can't wait to get started."