Sassuolo parts ways with Grosso; Fiorentina set to finalize hiring
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:21 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Fabio Grosso has left Sassuolo after a mutual contract termination, making way for his expected appointment at Fiorentina. The decision follows Grosso's expressed desire to move on, with Sassuolo thanking him for his contributions over two seasons. Fiorentina has reportedly had a deal in place for weeks and is set to confirm his hiring, reuniting Grosso with sporting director Fabio Paratici. This shift occurs after a challenging season for Fiorentina under previous coaches.
- •Fabio Grosso's contract with Sassuolo officially terminated.
- •Fiorentina expected to confirm Grosso's appointment soon.
- •Grosso has a two-year contract, with an option for a third.
- •Appointment reunites Grosso with Fabio Paratici from Juventus.
- •Fiorentina experienced a frustrating previous campaign.
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Grosso poised for Fiorentina coach's job after leaving Sassuolo
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sassuolo release Grosso as Fiorentina prepare to make World Cup winner’s appointment official
"Fabio Grosso has resigned as coach of Sassuolo, the Serie A club announced on Friday with reports he is now set to join Fiorentina. "Sassuolo have reached an agreement to terminate the contracts of first-team coach Fabio Grosso and his staff," the Serie A club said.
"Fabio Grosso has officially departed Sassuolo following a mutual termination of his contract, clearing the path for the 2006 World Cup winner to take charge at Fiorentina in what is expected to be con...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:21 AMGrosso poised for Fiorentina coach's job after leaving Sassuolo
Fabio Grosso has resigned as coach of Sassuolo, the Serie A club announced on Friday with reports he is now set to join Fiorentina. "Sassuolo have reached an agreement to terminate the contracts of first-team coach Fabio Grosso and his staff," the Serie A club said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:50 PMSassuolo release Grosso as Fiorentina prepare to make World Cup winner’s appointment official
Fabio Grosso has officially departed Sassuolo following a mutual termination of his contract, clearing the path for the 2006 World Cup winner to take charge at Fiorentina in what is expected to be con...
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